Job Description

Company Description

The Oliver & Bonacini Events team provides full-service catering and event management services for corporate entertaining, galas and fundraisers, social events, weddings, receptions and business breakfast/luncheons. The Sous Chef, Commissary is accountable for supporting the preparation and execution of high quality menus.

What\'s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B and Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada\'s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You\'re a key team player reporting to your Chef and collaborating closely with the rest of the Commissary team. You take pride in your section and contribute to the culinary teams productively and exceptional menu execution. You\'ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures and be first on the list for internal opportunities. You\'ll bring professional, enthusiastic ownership to your work each day; and contribute in setting our food apart while contributing to creating a rave worthy guest experience!

Core Values:

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage
• You value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity
• You value positivity, honesty and respect
• You aim to leave lasting, positive impressions on every guest through intelligent, enthusiastic and emotional service.
• You celebrate diversity and recognize that we are strongest when we apply the sum of our personal energies, our collective genius

The Day to Day:

• Prepare appropriate recipes & ensure that all required supplies, resources and materials are purchased, ordered and available when needed
• Perform all types of high volume food production and preparation duties
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Follows production sheets and production lists, perform various inventory, receiving and quality control tasks, consistently monitoring kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Build and maintain relationships with team members and front of house management alike, reinforcing the O&B values daily
• Work with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure fiscal responsibility for food and labour costs
• Assist with recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as scheduling, performance management and employee coaching
• Maintain excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services.
• Assist with staff briefings and meetings
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote O&B\'s Catering services
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years progressive experience as a Sous Chef with extensive culinary training and proven depth and breadth of food knowledge and trends
• Proven effective supervisory skills, knowledge of food preparation, food costing and quality control procedures
• Prior work experience in a high volume production setting with experience in kitchen management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees, and work closely with clients.
• Proficient in performing many tasks simultaneously while at the same time making sure all details are properly addressed in those tasks
• A dedication to understanding & exceeding customer expectations. A high energy level or sense of urgency in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Strong business acumen; organized and methodical team-oriented worker
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Oliver & Bonacini\'s Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

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