Banff Hospitality Collective is seeking a Sous Chef to join us at our newest upcoming venue, Pizzeria Sophia! Banff Hospitality Collective or as we like to call it ‘BHC', is a multi-concept restaurant and entertainment company with 15 venues and counting. All our venues are unique in their own right but have a few things in common: 1. They are all located in downtown Banff. 2. Serve amazing food and beverage 3. Have wicked atmospheres powered by even cooler people. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.banffcollective.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 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 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
• Passion and knowledge for Italian cuisine is a strong 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 | Mount View Barbecue | Pizzeria Sophia | 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.