Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef – Explorer Hotel (Yellowknife, NT)

Hourly Rate: $26.00 – $30.00

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The Explorer Hotel is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Yellowknife, NT. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment supporting restaurant, banquet, and catering operations while delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $26.00 – $30.00
• Subsidized staff accommodation may be available
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Career growth opportunities with one of Northern Canada's premier hotels
• Supportive team environment in the Northwest Territories' capital city

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily culinary operations across restaurant, lounge, banquet, and catering services
• Prepare and execute high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency and presentation standards
• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs with menu execution and kitchen leadership
• Mentor and train junior kitchen team members to ensure operational excellence
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen quality standards
• Assist with inventory control, food preparation, and kitchen organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of banquet production, restaurant service, and contemporary culinary techniques
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting is an asset
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Red Seal certification or equivalent culinary training is considered an asset