Sous-chef

Overview

Nevados Restaurant Ltd. located at 531 2nd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0, is recruiting two (2) full-time sous chefs.  These positions are responsible to supervise kitchen operations in support of the Head Chef and must be creative and experienced culinary professionals. The sous chefs work 35-40 hours per week and the salary offered is $20-$23 per hour. Our restaurant is open between the hours of 5:00PM-10:00PM, 7 days a week. It’s imperative that the successful candidates have 2 – 3 years of experience as a sous chef or chef. Benefits include medical & extended health benefits, ski pass and food discount.

 

Responsibilities

Assist head chef to manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, management, recruitment, training, development and improvements
Develop menus based on season and fresh product availability
Create daily specials and educate wait staff on ingredients to be communicated effectively to customers
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Assure adherence to high level food quality, preparation, recipes, presentation, and plating in conjunction with the restaurant’s recipes and specifications and served in a timely manner
Supervise and inspect cooking line, prep areas, storage areas, prep halls, loading docks, exterior compounds, coolers and freezers on a regular basis and ensure food service sanitation standards and health protection standards are met
Ensure kitchen personnel are trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Assist head chef with food costs control by reviewing portion control, minimizing waste and conducting food inventory counts and variances are investigated and order from suppliers
Manage kitchenware and disposables budgets.
Supervise kitchen staff schedules, overtime and labour targets.
Monitor sales trends and forecasts to achieve profit.
Qualifications

Formal culinary education required
Minimum 2-3 years culinary experience as a sous chef or chef
Strong communication skills with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
To Apply

By Email: nevadosfernie@gmail.com

By Mail: 531 2nd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0  Attn: Nevados Restaurant