Sous Chef - Casino

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Under the general direction of the Executive Sous Chef, this position is responsible for the overall kitchen operations. Ensures adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports the company’s learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

Key Accountabilities

Provides leadership, direction and mentoring to the kitchen team while providing continuous coaching for success to achieve high performance

Supervise, train, schedule and motivate culinary team members

Conducts pre shift meetings and ensure proper staffing

Complete reports, manage shift end tasks and maintain communication across shifts

Address team member performance issues

Ensures high guest satisfaction, resolves complaints, interacts with customers and maintains a positive atmosphere

Supervise daily meal service, acts as expeditor during peak times, and ensures cleanliness and ambiance

Trains team members in new culinary techniques through floor demonstrations and/or monthly meetings

Maintains budgeted labor and food costs

Ordering supplies, managing inventory, control and monitor waste

Offers culinary expertise to internal and external customers

Conducts monthly inventory counts and forwards discrepancies to management

Reviews monthly inventory reports, analyzes discrepancies and takes appropriate action

Carries out inspections on a regular basis to ensure consistency and reports maintenance and supplies deficiencies

Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments

Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, ownership and team members

Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations

Responsible for overall culinary operation in the absence of the Executive Chef

Manages other initiatives as required

Education and Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma;
Post-Secondary Culinary program education

Minimum 2 years in Culinary leadership or Chef de Partie position

Management experience an asset

RED SEAL certification or current enrollment in a Culinary program towards Red Seal an asset

Food Safety Certification

Ability to successfully clear a criminal record check

Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication

Computer literacy in MS Office

People-focused and committed to service excellence

Proactive and solution-oriented with a drive to succeed

Ability to successfully obtain a Gaming License (where required)

Work Environment Considerations
Standing for long periods of time and non-traditional work hours

Work Environment Considerations
Standing for extended periods of time in a high-energy, high-heat kitchen environment, with regular exposure to steam, open flames, and fast-paced service demands. This role requires working  non-traditional hours , including regular weekend shifts, evenings, and holidays. Weekends are the most dynamic and high-volume periods of the week, offering the opportunity to lead the brigade during peak service, uphold culinary excellence, and directly influence the rhythm, precision, and success of the operation.

This environment is ideal for culinary leaders who thrive under pressure, embrace the intensity of service, and take pride in being at the center of the kitchen when it is performing at its highest level.

Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, growth, and long-term success. Team members receive extended health benefits starting immediately upon hire, paid wellness days, and a Company-matching RRSP program with up to a 4% match to help you plan for the future. This role also includes three weeks of pro-rated annual vacation, supporting work-life balance in a demanding culinary environment.

The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified team members to apply. 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.