Job Description

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Da Vinci's Steakhouse & Lounge. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fine dining and quality ingredients, as well as a proven track record of success in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop and execute the restaurant's menu offerings.
• Manage and supervise the kitchen staff, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Assist in the ordering and inventory management of food and supplies, ensuring that all ingredients are of the highest quality.
• Maintain and enforce all food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Participate in content creation for the restaurant's website and social media channels, including recipe development and food photography.
• Manage and maintain kitchen equipment and facilities, ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and that repairs are promptly addressed.
• Continuously develop and refine menu items, keeping up-to-date with the latest culinary trends and techniques.
• Make recipe/price cards for features and menu items.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a fine dining establishment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a team of kitchen staff effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipe development.
• Experience with abstract plating techniques.
• Experience cooking with infrared broilers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other members of the culinary team and front-of-house staff.
• Proficient in content creation for social media platforms and website management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and best practices.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

If you are a creative and ambitious Sous Chef with a passion for quality ingredients and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a dynamic and supportive work environment. Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity.Job Description:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2P 1G4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience cooking with an infrared broiler?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 3 years (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (preferred)
• Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-20

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