Bluebird Restaurant Banff Sous Chef

   				
Banff Hospitality Collective
 
Banff, AB
Full-time
Banff Hospitality Collective
Banff, AB
Job details

Job type
Full-time

Location
Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Paid vacation
RRSP match

Full job description
We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join us at Bluebird Wood-Fired Steakhouse! Bluebird is a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it. It’s always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.bluebirdbanff.com/

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips
$200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
Learning & Development allowance
Cell phone allowance
Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
RRSP matching program after 3 months
Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage after 3 months
3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays
Paid community volunteer time
Affordable manager housing may be available
What You’ll Do:

While you’re very focused on producing quality food experiences for our guests, leading the kitchen team, and hiring amazing people to join our team– you’re also versatile in relation to kitchen and people management
Using your eye for the details you work with the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen organization, efficiency, and supervises all food preparation and ensures presentation, quality and standards are met
You don’t quite predict the future, but you do make sure cooking stations are stocked with what is needed for prime operation hours, and coordinates ordering of supplies to meet kitchen needs, on budget and on time
Leads the kitchen team with the Head Chef, providing guidance, training, and recognizes opportunities for improvement of kitchen team members
This role helps keep the kitchen going; managing food and product ordering, keeping detailed records, minimizing waste, and verifying that food storage is consistently well-managed and meets all regulatory and corporate standards
You’re an important part of quality assurance, verifying the food storage system is working appropriately and that all staff understands the importance of having food products properly dated and organized
As a leader within BHC, you’ll also be an ambassador of our employer brand, always being on the lookout for top talent and assisting with hiring amazing people to join the team, specifically on the kitchen team
What You Have:

2-3 years culinary experience is required
Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset
You have your Food Safety certification and know how to use it
You have knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and while you may be feeling stressed on the inside you remain calm and collected for the team
You're not only an amazing team player but also have a knack for bringing others together to work towards a common goal
Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you
You have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of effective communication and workplace culture
Ability to take a step back to look at things from other perspectives and be open to a different way
Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Flexible schedule required
Banff Hospitality Collective is: Balkan Restaurant | Chuck's Steakhouse | High Rollers | Magpie & Stump | Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar | The Bear Street Tavern | The Bison Restaurant + Terrace | The Eddie Burger Bar | The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge | Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant | Hello Sunshine | Lupo Italian | Bluebird Restaurant | Are you ready to join us at Banff’s most iconic and popular downtown restaurants?

BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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