executive sous-chef
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Executive Sous Chef
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November 07, 2024
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Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
Job details
As member of the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront culinary management team, the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the day-to-day management of culinary operations, as well as the effective leadership of all culinary, stewarding, purchasing & receiving staff. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef will collaborate on, and lead, the daily operation of the Banquet kitchen, 3-meal restaurant, seasonal menus, staff management, and all food production planning.
*Responsibilities:*
* Manage the culinary team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all hotel policies, procedures and standards.
* Follow all hotel health and safety rules as well as VCH, WHIMS, WCB.
* Conduct daily shift briefings with culinary team and stewards.
* Participate in formal feedback, succession planning and progressive discipline
* Oversee the planning and execution of all meals for banquets, restaurant and staff.
* Liaise daily with Restaurant, Banquets and Events teams for service and quality.
* Ensure all food supply orders are made in a timely fashion.
* Work closely with Purchasing/Receiving to ensure product quality and timeliness.
* Kitchen admin tasks: inventory, ordering, scheduling, food costing
* Participate in menu design for all menus and special events.
* Ensure all opening and closing duties are completed to standard.
* Ensure all stations are set and ready with the right tools, supplies, and equipment.
* Take ownership for all new and existing recipe cards and prep guides.
* Oversee and direct all training of new hires.
* Maintain training and development program for existing staff.
* Interact professionally with guests and conveners.
* Represent the hotel at offsite events.
* Perform additional duties, as assigned.
*Experience and Qualification:*
* 5+ years upscale hotel / high volume restaurant.
* 2+ years in a culinary leadership position.
* Capable of executing multiple simultaneous banquet functions with different menus.
* Ability to work under pressure with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
* Understanding of cost control methods for food, equipment, labor, and wastage.
* Highly organized with analytical ability.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Keen decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Must be able to show initiative in job performance.
* Demonstrated ability to excel in a high-stress, high-volume team environment.
* Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software.
* Requires a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Food Safe certificate required.
* Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline considered an asset.
* Red Seal certificate considered an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Commuter benefits
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Discounted or free food
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* Vision care
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* VANCOUVER, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* culinary leadership: 2 years (required)
* hotel: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$70,000 to $90,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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