Job Description

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Honey Salt, one of Vancouver's premier farm-to-table restaurants, is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is your chance to showcase your creativity, grow with an amazing company!

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Vancouver including the Honey Salt. Honey Salt offers a farm-to-table inspired menu serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine, and a variety of wines and cocktails with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting. When you think of the comforts of home, it involves food so exquisite that you feel it down in your soul. Honey Salt, a true neighbourhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with relaxed sophistication, is looking for YOU to join our team!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sous Chef will be responsible for back of the house management, and organizing duties pertained by cooks. In addition to daily back of house management, the Sous Chef will work as part of the management team to build sales and grow the business. This full time position requires excellent communication and team management skills, organization skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.

What we offer:Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits Flexible work life balance Paid Vacation Extensive RRSP matching program Career Growth and development opportunities Associate Recognition Events including an amazing Holiday Party! Associate Discounts at Parq

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sous Chef is responsible for:

Effectively directing the coordination of all food production for restaurant, catering and commissary operations as directed by the Executive Chef. Effectively communicating with department heads in the food services, beverage and related support and operating departments. Overseeing food related promotions supporting the casino and developing the skills and knowledge of cooks. Ensuring food quality & food safety measures are executed while maintaining food costs at targeted levels. Maintaining systems & procedures for ordering, receiving storage, preparation & service of food. Overseeing department selection, hiring, training, standards & procedures, evaluating, and scheduling processes. Continually evaluating and documenting the performance of all culinary positions. Being knowledgeable in the day to day forecasting of revenue, associated labor, and operating costs. Uses P&L as a tool to maintain proper costs and revenue levels. Effectively handling Guest recovery and employee issues with appropriate documentation and follow up. Continually evaluating equipment, stock levels, labor, & business volume forecasting taking appropriate actions to ensure all areas are prepared and in working order. Ensuring the Culinary team is properly trained & developed. Establishes presentation techniques & quality standards along with the Executive Chef. Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of products offered including wine & spirits, food recipes, prices, presentation, internal control procedures and all company as well as department policies. Ensuring all operations follow safety and health guidelines in accordance with Vancouver public health & sanitation regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Sous Chef must have:

3+ years of experience in a supervisory role Solid leadership skills and experience recruiting, training and managing both culinary and stewarding brigades Experience in butchering practices and meat procurement Catering, banquet or group menu experience is an asset Experience in a fast paced high volume environment Exceptional organizational and communication skills Is an adaptable individual who has strong multitasking skills Experience in vendor management Culinary degree or red seal considered an asset Ability to read, write & speak fluent English, 2nd language is considered an asset Foodsafe Level 2 Solid administrative skills including payroll, scheduling, ordering /inventory Flexible schedule including the ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended shifts

We look forward to hearing from you!