Great Events Catering one of the largest catering companies in Calgary and surrounding areas, serving the community since 1982, and includes the major brands of Great Events Catering, Cravings Bistro, Bow Valley Ranche, Office Gourmet, Annie's Caf and Meadow Muse Pavilion. We have provided a complete range of off-site catering and special event services to the greater Calgary market. From corporate or family gatherings to international events serving upwards of 10,000 guests, Great Events has gained a well-deserved reputation for excellence and dependability.

Here's a great opportunity to join Great Events Catering for the role of Executive Sous Chef, a critical part of the team. This is a full-time, permanent position, with a focus on working collaboratively with the Corporate Chef and leading our team through daily production and at catered events.

The perfect candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations in the absence of the corporate chef and should be able to undertake multidisciplinary roles in all aspects of the kitchen.

The role's responsibilities:

• Leadership and Conflict Resolution skills; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the kitchens, through an active presence on the floor, leading your teams to deliver service excellence.
• In collaboration with the other culinary leaders; oversee the entirety of the culinary and stewarding departments.
• In the absence of the Corporate Chef, take overall responsibility for the culinary and stewarding departments.
• Effectively participate in managing the departmental budget through purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and labour cost.
• Drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices, and promotions.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation of the kitchen, through industry-leading food safety protocols.
• Highly involved in sourcing products and building relationships with local vendors.
• Collaborate with other departments such as FOH leaders to ensure the effective operation of the catering division.
• Train and lead the culinary team, ensuring they have the skills, training, and tools to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Take an active role with FOH leaders to ensure service colleagues are knowledgeable about the menu and can speak with clients comfortably about menu items, ingredients, and techniques.
• Take initiative to ensure client satisfaction metrics are met or exceeded.
• Participate in the onboarding of new colleagues.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and values.

Your Experience and Skills Include

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in banqueting/restaurant leadership roles.
• Food Safe training.
• Red Seal or equivalent certification
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service-driven environment.
• Well-rounded food background.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Word, Excel, e-mail, and internet navigation.
• A team player with the ability to train, coach, build relationships, and motivate employees.
• Practical understanding of productivity and labour cost.
• Versed in the calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding inventory turnover.
• Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the Executive Sous Chef
• Catering Experience is an asset.

What we offer:

• Fun, inclusive & fast-paced work environment
• Competitive industry compensation
• Free on-site parking
• Extended health benefits plan
• Paid time-off
• Dining discounts