Sous Chef

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and hands-on Sous Chef to bring creativity, consistency, and leadership to a busy hotel and conference centre culinary operation in Northwestern Ontario. With a strong mix of restaurant dining, banquets, events, and guest-focused service, this role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in presentation, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

As Sous Chef, you will help shape the day-to-day rhythm of the kitchen, support and mentor the team, and work closely with senior culinary leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences for hotel guests, event clients, and the local community. This is a great next step for someone who wants to keep growing as a leader while still staying connected to the craft of cooking. Salary $50-55K+

Responsibilities

Description

• Lead and support the kitchen team, setting a high standard for professionalism, organization, and culinary skill.
• Prepare dishes ranging from individual items to full-course meals, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and flavor.
• Supervise food production, enforce safety standards, and oversee kitchen operations to meet service deadlines.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development, specials, banquets, and daily production planning.
• Manage kitchen logistics including inventory, ordering, costing, waste control, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure prep areas, storage, and fridges are organized, clean, and ready for service.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and quality oversight to all culinary team members.

Requirements

Requirements

• Passionate, energetic, and team-focused attitude with a commitment to exceeding guest expectations.
• Proven culinary experience, ideally within hotel or banquet operations; short-order cooking experience is an asset.
• Culinary diploma or completion of a recognized post-secondary program preferred.
• Current Food Safe Certification.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, and leadership skills; able to thrive under pressure.
• Comfortable with physical demands including prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for flexible shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada