Sous Chef - The Maple Leaf

Banff Hospitality Collective • Banff, Canada • 1d ago

We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join us at The Maple Leaf! Mountain view dining, local hospitality and excellent food in the heart of downtown Banff. The Maple Leaf is an iconic landmark serving brunch, lunch & dinner daily. We celebrate the best of Canadian cuisine with a menu inspired by the diverse ingredients found throughout Canada. Alberta beef, game, fresh fish, and coastal seafood are showcased next to an award-winning Canadian wine list. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://banffmapleleaf.com/ We Love Perks! This Position Includes: Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues Learning & Development allowance Cell phone allowance Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months RRSP matching program after 3 months Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage after 3 months 3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays Paid community volunteer time Affordable manager housing may be available What You’ll Do: While you’re very focused on producing quality food experiences for our guests, leading the kitchen team, and hiring amazing people to join our team – you’re also versatile in relation to kitchen and people management Using your eye for the details you work with the Chef to maintain kitchen organization, efficiency, and supervises all food preparation and ensures presentation, quality and standards are met You don’t quite predict the future, but you do make sure cooking stations are stocked with what is needed for prime operation hours, and coordinates ordering of supplies to meet kitchen needs, on budget and on time Leads the kitchen team with the Chef, providing guidance, training, and recognizes opportunities for improvement of kitchen team members This role helps keep the kitchen going; managing food and product ordering, keeping detailed records, minimizing waste, and verifying that food storage is consistently well-managed and meets all regulatory and corporate standards You’re an important part of quality assurance, verifying the food storage system is working appropriately and that all staff understands the importance of having food products properly dated and organized As a leader within BHC, you’ll also be an ambassador of our employer brand, always being on the lookout for top talent and assisting with hiring amazing people to join the team, specifically on the kitchen team What You Have: 2-3 years culinary experience is required Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset Food Safety certification required, free course training provided by the company if needed You have knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and while you may be feeling stressed on the inside you remain calm and collected for the team You're not only an amazing team player but also have a knack for bringing others together to work towards a common goal Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you You have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of effective communication and workplace culture Ability to take a step back to look at things from other perspectives and be open to a different way Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times Flexible schedule required Banff Hospitality Collective is: Balkan Restaurant | Chuck's Steakhouse | High Rollers | Magpie & Stump | Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar | The Bear Street Tavern | The Bison Restaurant + Terrace | The Eddie Burger Bar | The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge | Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant | Hello Sunshine | Lupo Italian | Bluebird Restaurant | Banff Park Ranch | Pizzeria Sophia | Are you ready to join us at Banff’s most iconic and popular downtown restaurants? BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.