Sous Chef - Bluebird Restaurant
- Banff, AB, Canada
$200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-3 years culinary experience is required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We're seeking a Sous Chef to join us at Bluebird! Welcome to Bluebird, 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:
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.
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
- Subsidized manager housing may be available
- Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
- Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment
- Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
- Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met
- Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods
- Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste
- Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members
- Act as an ambassador for BHC by helping identify and hire great culinary talent
- 2-3 years culinary experience is required
- Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset
- Food Safety and WHMIS certification required (we can help you get certified if needed)
- Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and standard operating procedures
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
- Flexible schedule required
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and excellent guest experiences while helping lead the kitchen team and maintain an organized, efficient operation. Oversee preparation, station readiness, inventory, ordering, and record-keeping, and assist with training and hiring culinary team members.
Requirements
Requires 2–3 years of culinary experience, Food Safety and WHMIS certification, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced kitchen. Prior kitchen supervisory experience is an asset, along with knowledge of training practices and standard operating procedures, strong leadership and teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Kitchen Leadership
- Team Motivation
- Food Preparation
- Food Quality Control
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Inventory Management
- Ordering
- Record-Keeping
- Waste Minimization
- Training And Coaching
- Food Safety
- WHMIS
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Communication
- Working Under Pressure
Benefits
- Bonus Programs
- Tips
- Welcome Gift Card
- Food, Wine, And Sake Discounts
- Learning And Development Allowance
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Extended Health Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Vacation
- Statutory Holidays
- Paid Community Volunteer Time
- Subsidized Manager Housing
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sous Chef
- Wood-Fired Steakhouse
- Alberta Beef
- Prime Rib
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Preparation
- Food Quality
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Inventory Management
- Food Ordering
- Supply Ordering
- Waste Minimization
- Record-Keeping
- Kitchen Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Coaching
- Culinary Hiring
- Food Safety Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Guest Experience