Executive Sous Chef, Columbia Icefield

4 weeks ago

Jasper, Canada Pursuit Collection Full time
What will be your daily pursuit?:

Working closely with the Executive Chef, our Executive Sous Chef will bring the dining experience to life by managing all dining operations, driving financial success, and building great teams. They delight and uplift customers through a human connection and building great teams through mentorship and positive interactions. They enjoy being able to achieve these aspirations autonomously, while leveraging our world class brand and business practices.

 

What will your compensation be?:

The starting salary for this position is dependent on experience.

When does this adventure begin?:

This job is posted as part of our seasonal hiring for Spring/Summer, 2025. 

What perks can you expect?:
  • $19.00 per day housing and meals (based on double occupancy)
  • Refer a friend to the team and earn a $250 referral bonus
  • Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. 
  • Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. 
  • Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail. 
  • Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources. 
What will you do in this job?:

An Executive Sous Chef is the lead supervisor of all food preparation while coordinating the work of Sous Chefs, Cooks and Dishwashers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

 

  • Scheduling
  • Order amalgamation from various kitchens/lines of business
  • Performance management and appraisals
  • Recipe and labor costing
  • Working with the Food and Beverage Coordinator to ensure accuracy of all ordering and documentation
  • Working with FOH managers in conjunction with the Executive Chef
  • Taking over kitchen and office duties when the Executive Chef is absent
  • Pulling sales reports to better understand areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
  • Supervises the training of Sous Chefs
  • Researches, recommends, and implements new policies and procedures relating to food preparation
  • Reports all maintenance and repair needs to Executive Chef
  • Filters all BOH staff challenges/requests through to the Executive Chef
  • Supervises, expedites, and participates in food preparation, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation
  • Checks food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal
  • Supervises the presentation and return of food
  • Stores food items in refrigeration boxes to prevent contamination
  • Ensures the satisfaction of guest requests for special food items
  • Supervises the creation of attractive food displays
  • Other duties as assigned
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
  • Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
  • Minimum 3+ years management experience in high volume food service and restaurant operations
  • Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
  • Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
  • Ability to control cost - food and labor
  • Computer literacy, including word processing 
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Organizational skills and ability to implement culinary program and brand development
  • Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
  • To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
  • Standard First-Aid or higher an asset
What will your work environment be like?:
  • Beautiful. You’ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you’ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the Canadian Rockies. 
  • Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events. 
  • Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.   
  • Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.   
  • Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) as required  

  

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.  

EEO:

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team 

 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you are unable to complete the application process online, or if you require accommodation related to a protected ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com or drop in to one of our offices to hand in a resume if you do not have access to a computer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

 

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