Sous Chef-HFX Job Halifax area,Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Position Summary

The Sous Chef assists with the management of the food outlet kitchens. They oversee food preparation, ensure adherence to all policies and procedures, maintain food and labour costs, motivate and lead by example and provide a learning environment all while maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment.
Above all else, the Sous Chef is aligned with and embraces Casino Nova Scotia’s culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences..

Key Accountabilities

Provides leadership, direction and mentoring to the culinary operation

Schedules and supervises culinary employees; assigns shift work assignments

Directs and trains employees to prepare, pre-cook, cook and present menu items in a timely fashion, following standardized recipes

Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items; assists on the floor as required

Maintains budgeted labour, and food costs as directed

Submits food product requirements for approval; may order food and non-food product through regional buying programs

Assists in the development of new food items, standardized procedures and par inventory levels

Reviews monthly inventory reports; analyze discrepancies and takes appropriate action; conducts inventory counts

Develops performance objectives, delivers performance evaluations for direct reports and actively participates in the recruitment and hiring process

Finds ways to play
; you are serious about work, without being serious

Chooses to make everyday a great day

Stays focused in order to be there

Delivers an exceptional entertainment experience to internal and external guests to ensure you make their day.

Education and Qualifications

Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!

High School Diploma;
Post-Secondary education in culinary management or suitable combination of education and experience an asset

Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program

Food Safe Level 2, Safe Food Handling or Food Handler Certificate; MSDS; WHMIS

Excellent Guest Service skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience

Work Environment Considerations

Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time, non-traditional work hours

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest, and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.