Sous Chef

At Novara, we support businesses with integrated solutions across all functions of Human Resources. In partnership with Castleavery Hospitality, we are excited to present this exciting opportunity to join their organization. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Castleavery Hospitality
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As Sous Chef at one of CHVI's flagship properties, the Mount Engadine Lodge (MEL), you are the culinary backbone of the guest experience. Working closely with the Head Executive Chef, you will help bring the lodge's menus to life – leading the line during service, guiding the prep and kitchen team, and stepping into the lead role in the Head Chef's absence.

Working alongside the Lodge Manager and the Management Team of CHVI, you will ensure that each experience reflects the excellence, refinement, and mutual respect that define our properties. While the kitchen is where you will spend your day, your “all-hands” approach extends beyond it – like every MEL Team Member, you are ready to jump in wherever you are needed, cultivating a work environment rooted in collaboration, positivity, and growth.

At Castleavery Hospitality Ventures Inc. (CHVI), hospitality is our passion. We are trailblazers in the luxury hospitality industry, creating transformative experiences that leave lasting memories and inspire a global community of travellers. Our bespoke properties stand as iconic gateways that unlock the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, balancing human comfort and the elegance of nature through innovative and sustainable solutions that redefine excellence in hospitality.

Our commitment to excellence, refinement, and mutual respect not only elevates guest experiences but also fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.

These core values demonstrate our commitment to our values, mission, and vision statement:

• Authenticity – We provide real, grounded, human experiences.
• Stewardship – We care deeply for our environment and community.
• Connection – We facilitate genuine connections among people and with nature.
• Presence – We invite guests to slow down and be fully here.
• Excellence in Hospitality – Quiet, thoughtful service with attention to detail.

Food and Beverage & Guest Experience

• Execute daily services (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner) to the standard set by the Head Executive Chef, leading the line during service.
• Oversee prep and production planning for the kitchen, ensuring stations are set, mise en place is complete, and the team is ready for each service.
• Contribute to menu development and daily features, bringing forward ideas that reflect the lodge setting, seasonality, and guests' needs.
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality food preparation and plating aligned with the hospitality standards of CHVI.
• Support MEL's inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls, minimizing waste and raising concerns with the Head Executive Chef.
• Ensure MEL's culinary experience complies with food safety standards, maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. Duties include dishwashing, taking out the garbage, etc.
• Assume responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Executive Chef's absence, including service execution, ordering, and team direction.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Lodge Manager & Guest Services to anticipate and accommodate guests' needs.
• Be proactive in providing excellent guest service, being readily available and approachable to all guests.

• As needed, assist in lodge hand and light housekeeping duties like, but not limited to, cleaning common areas, vacuuming, flip cleans, room staging, and laundry. Your primary duty is the kitchen, though all MEL Team Members are expected to jump in wherever they are needed.

• Communicate services and amenities of MEL to guests and provide concierge support with a fluent knowledge of local restaurants, special events, city attractions, and outdoor activities.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead by example, taking an all-hands approach – no job is too small when it comes to delivering an exceptional guest and team experience.
• Supervise, train, and mentor prep cooks and kitchen staff…