Sous Chef
About this role
Sous Chef
Reports To
Chef, F&B Manager
Position Overview
Under the direction and supervision of the Chef, the Sous Chef works as part of a leadership team within a service-oriented environment. They assist the Chef in the daily food service operation and help ensure consistent, high-quality food production and guest satisfaction.
The Sous Chef should expect to be working primarily indoors in a kitchen environment with occasional outdoor work.
This is a full-time seasonal role. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge of food service operations and health and safety procedures
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and high-volume environment while maintaining organization and efficiency
- Ability to manage and maintain proper food levels and oversee labour productivity
- Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation
- Must be able to lift up to 15 kilograms and push up to 50 kilograms
- Ability to work in varying temperatures throughout the day (both indoor and outdoor environments)
- Ability to ski or snowboard blue runs
Core Competencies
- Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills; experience working with guests and collaborating effectively with co-workers
- Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated ability to remain composed in highly stressful situations
- Strong team member with the ability to take direction and provide direction when required
- Motivated and observant; able to identify tasks and complete them proactively without direction
- Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training
- Able to apply training and prior experience to problem-solve effectively
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Adhere to Alberta safe food handling guidelines while maintaining a clean and safe workspace, including daily temperature recordkeeping
- Prepare and cook menu items to established standards
- Assist in coaching and supporting cooks in food preparation and kitchen procedures
- Track inventory of food and perform daily food requisitions
- Assist in scheduling kitchen staff
- Implement and maintain the weekly sanitation checklist
- Assist the Chef with receiving food and supply deliveries
- Attend professional development training sessions as required and scheduled
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portioning
- Support smooth kitchen operations during peak service periods
- Perform additional duties as required
Additional
- Work in a safe and efficient manner and proactively identify and report any safety concerns that could impact staff or guests
- Ensure all opening and closing procedures are followed and completed daily in the chalets
- Maintain a strong guest-focused and team-oriented approach in all aspects of work
Supplementary
- Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals
Company at a glance
Located in the breathtaking, mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park - 11,000 square kilometers of wilderness and a part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Marmot Basin is a truly unique skiing destination.
Marmot Basin’s facilities and services include 7 lifts, including the Canadian Rockies Express high speed quad chair - the longest in the Canadian Rockies, 3 on-mountain day lodges, a full-service Rental Shop, Snow Sports School, eateries, a nursery and retail shop.
Marmot Basin is the northern most Rocky Mountain ski area and enjoys abundant dry, light & fluffy natural snow that is a dream to ski and snowboard. With the highest base elevation in Canada and a latitude of 53° N, our snow falls early, and continues well into May. With over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain along with the addition of three new chairlifts since 2009, lift lines are virtually non-existent; providing families, beginners and experts alike the room to carve turns at their leisure. Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its kind in North America where powder stashes last and the wide open slopes are yours to enjoy.
Located only 20 minutes from the charming town of Jasper; the perfect base for all of your winter adventures. With abundant wildlife that ensures you'll see plenty of four-legged locals such as elk, deer, wolves and lynx in their natural environment.
For an unforgettable ski experience in a remarkably beautiful Rocky Mountain setting, Marmot Basin and Jasper have no equal.
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