JOHN B (1000 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC) Starting at $55,000 a year – Permanent full-time Sous chef Are you bursting with creativity, leadership skills and much more without a place to showcase it? Do you feel underutilized or undervalued in your current position? Don’t be afraid to make a change, now is your chance to make your mark and grow with us.
We are in search of our next dynamic leaders. You are the perfect Sous Chef candidate if you are looking for a long term position and an environment where you can grow as a chef and as an individual.
If you are….
- Passionate about food, Experienced, Possess strong leadership skills to motivate teams members, Reliable, Creative, Energetic.
You have what it takes to step into a leadership role in one of this city’s busiest gastro pubs. You’ll assist the executive chef in leading a team of individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to deliver high-quality, great tasting food.
The John B is renowned for an extensive and unrivaled food menu, the largest back bar in BC with over 465 different spirits and one of the most impressive draught selections in the province with 86 different taps to top it off. We truly have something for everyone, including you.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and cooking a variety of cuisine using skill, creativity and cost effective methods
- Working closely with the executive chef and F&B management team to maintain successful operations
- Responsible for all aspects of culinary operations in the absence of the executive chef
- Training, coaching, and performance management of culinary team on an ongoing basis
- Execute intricate and varied menus
- Seek opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity
- Staying current with culinary trends that will excite our guests and engage our culinary team
- Developing specials and contributing to menu development
- Provide innovative ideas & Plating design
- New menu items o Good customer service skills o Lead by example
- Ensuring all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
- Ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Ensuring the ongoing practice of safe food handling and preparation techniques
- Performing other duties as assigned or directed QUALIFICATIONS At least 2 years of experience in a similar position and environment
- Accreditation from a culinary school, Red Seal Certification or equivalent trade paper
- Food Safe Certification
- WHMIS Certification (Preferred)
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
• Salary: $50,000 to start and 3 month negotiation
• Extended health benefits (eligible after 3 months of consecutive employment) & Gratuities.
If you feel you meet the following criteria, please reply to this posting to set up a chance to discuss this exciting and fun opportunity.
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