SOUS CHEF

Lais Hotel Properties L•Jordan Station, ON

12d•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inn on the Twenty is currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited. Assists the Executive Chef in the kitchen to prepare and administer all activities associated with the presentation of superior food for a fine dining establishment in a professional, efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in a busy high caliber restaurant
Red Seal Certificate
Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
Excellent recall ability
Excellent fine motor skills
Excellent communication skills required

Nice To Haves

Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset
Good leadership skills and ability to motivate team
Self-starter and self-motivated
Flexible, adaptable, capable of working with minimal supervision
Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
Focused and capable of working with a multitude of distractions
Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
Positive sales-oriented personality
Desire to meet goals
Ethical and honest

Responsibilities

Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
Accountable to Owner, Team Members and Guests
Assists Executive Chef with ordering food and introducing new food lines
Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of food
Assists in menu writing for the restaurants as well as for special occasions and conferences
Expedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budget
Monitors staff to ensure that they are working in a safe and conscientious manner
Prepares and cooks meals
Completes any other human resource function required to operate kitchen including training, completing forms and scheduling staff
Prepare payroll for processing, supervise staff consisting of two shifts
Assist on occasion for banquets and weddings etc., when required
Assist in training new team members and on an on-going basis
Supervises and directs kitchen staff of approximately 10-35 employees
Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences
All other duties as assigned