At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead culinary operations and ensure top-notch food quality at Lakeside Seafood & Grill.
- Company: Join a premier dining destination with a focus on excellence and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Perfect for those passionate about food and eager to grow in the culinary world.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen team and develop your culinary leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Red Seal Certification and 5 years of leadership experience in upscale dining.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Position Summary
The Lakeside Sous Chefsupportsdailyculinaryoperationsat Lakeside Seafood&Grill—Living Water’sflagshiprestaurant.
Thisroleensuresexcellenceinexecution, consistentserviceflow, andstrongkitchenorganization.
The Sous Chefisresponsibleforlineleadership, stafftraining, foodqualitycontrol, inventorysupport, andensuringthat Lakesidemaintainsitsidentityasapremierdiningdestination.
Intheabsenceofthe Executive Chef, the Sous Chefassumesfulloperationalleadership.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Culinary Execution&Quality Control
- Overseedailyprep, production, andserviceforallstations
- Uphold Lakeside’sculinarystandardsfortaste, temperature, andpresentation
- Leadlinechecks, assignstations, andmonitorservicepacing
- Maintainrecipeintegrity, portioningaccuracy, andconsistentexecution
- 2. Leadership, Coaching&Team Development
- Traincooksontechniques, timing, recipestandards, andsanitation
- Providereal-timecoachingduringservicetomaintaindisciplineandpace
- Promoteteamwork, communication, andapositiveworkenvironment
- Supportperformanceevaluationsandcorrectiveactionswhenneeded
- Supportsuccessionplanningbyidentifying, mentoring, anddevelopinginternalculinaryteammemberstoprepareforfutureneeds, unforeseencircumstances, andlongtermleadershipgrowthwithinthecompany
- 3. Operational Support
- Assistwithordering, productrotation, andinventorycompliance
- Maintainparlevelsandcommunicateshortagestothe Executive Chef
- Ensurecleanliness, equipmentcare, andcompliancewithallkitchen SOPs
- Coordinatewith FOHleadershiptoensuresmoothserviceflowandaccuratepacing
- 4. Safety&Compliance
- Maintaincompliancewith Public Health, Safe Food Handling, WHMIS, andsafetystandards
- Ensurelinereadiness, sanitation, andcleanlinessthroughoutshifts
- Enforceuniformandgroomingstandards
Expectations
- Showsstrong, calmleadershipduringhigh-volumeservice
- Maintainslinereadiness, efficiency, andcleanexecutionatalltimes
- Promotesteamworkandmaintainsaguest-firstmindset
- Handlespressurewithprofessionalismanddiscipline
- Contributestobuildingfutureleadersfromwithinthecompanythroughcoaching, crosstraining, anddevelopmentofinternaltalent
Qualifications
- Red Seal Certificationanasset
- Minimum5yearsleadershipexperienceinhigh-volume, upscaledining
- Strongskillsincosting, ordering, wastecontrol, andinventorysystems
- Strongleadership, communication, andtrainingabilities
- Valid Food Handlercertification
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