Purpose:

The Nax'id' Pub Chef will assist in the preparation and supervising of all food production for Nax'id' Pub and any banquets and events in Kwa'lilas Hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary team in the absence of the Executive Chef. Ensure all employees working in the back of house are performing to the standards set by the executive chef.

• Assists the Executive Chef with the supervision and training of all kitchen employees, ensuring that all sanitation and safety procedures are followed and maintained.

• Consistently maintains and checks standards for quality, cost, eye appeal, and flavor

• Assume responsibility for quality of products served

• Consistently follows standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

• Facilitates employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

• Prepares as well as supervises kitchen staff responsible for all daily items to ensure that all cooking methods, garnishes, and portions sizes are followed per standardized recipes.

• Assists the Executive Chef with completion of inventories, cost control and food waste monitoring and reduction.

• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained; ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.

• Assists Executive Chef in weekly scheduling to ensure proper staffing levels to maximize profitability while ensuring that maximum production is achieved.

• Makes recommendations and inspects all equipment to ensure safety and cleanliness.

• Works in any station or completes all duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

• Reports guests' feedback to the Executive Chef and any actions that may have been taken.

• All other duties as assigned by Executive Chef

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary program preferred

• Red Seal Certification

• 5-7 years' experience in a professional busy kitchen, pubs and restaurant environment

• Able to deliver and exceed the expectations of a highly demanding clientele

• Professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team

• Positive, honest, and energetic work ethic

• Food Safety Certified

• Solid track record of success; demonstrating upward career tracking

• Able to work ten hour shifts plus the ability to stand, walk for extended periods of time

• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed

• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.

• Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area

• Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also, to distinguish product, taste texture, temperature and presentation and preparation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate teams to produce consistently great food

• Adept at working effectively in high energy and busy environments and works well under pressure

• Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

• Can work on own as well as part of a team

• Passion for good food, local ingredients and quality customer experiences

• Excellent knife skills

• Must love and enjoy working with food

• Ability to portion control on a large scale

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00-$69,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to Port Hardy, BC?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• kitchen, pubs and restaurant environment: 5 years (required)