Sous Chef

The Sous Chef has both supervisory and culinary responsibilities and must excel in both areas to successfully carry out the duties of the position. This role requires a strong culinary background and demonstrated industry experience, combined with interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Job Requirements:

• Work with the executive chef to assist in menu planning, plating design, recipe development and production of menus in accordance with the company’s vision.
• Maintain order, organization in the kitchen fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Efficiently produce and cook high quality, well balanced and healthy meals for our guest
• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout all stages of food preparation,
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition and promptly report any malfunctions or safety concerns before they impact staff or guests.
• Monitor and record inventory levels, identify upcoming needs, and ensure fresh supplies are ordered as required.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to junior kitchen staff with a kitchen duties.
• Address and resolve guest concerns and food-related issues promptly and professionally.

Job Qualifications:

• Kitchen management experience required.
• Experience working in a fine dining setting.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship an asset.
• Knowledge in wild, local and organic products beneficial.
• Must be reliable, organized and show initiative.
• Food safe certificate is preferred.
• Professional skills: Time and resource management, good communication abilities, active listening and learning, teaching abilities, computer skills.
• Personal skills: Attention to detail, takes initiative, flexible, good stress tolerance, leadership skills.

Why work at Island Lake?

• A friendly and positive team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Staff discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise
• Complimentary staff meals
• Product deals and discounts from our amazing partners
• Health Benefits package for long term employees
• Opportunity to go Catskiing