Sous Chef, Prince of Wales Hotel - Jobs in Canmore

Job Description

Crafting amazing provincial-inspired dishes for our guests and leading our team of culinary professionals! The starting salary for this position is dependent on experience.

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted foodamp; beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

• Assist Head Chef with all aspects of culinary operations including scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, etc.
• Leads by example, trains and coaches’ team to provide an excellent, memorable culinary experience
• Assists in sourcing, ordering and maintaining inventory of high-quality supplies to enhance our guest’s experience  
• Oversees the employee dining room ensuring cleanliness, food quality, and team performance
• Effectively resolve guest complaints and restore guest satisfaction through active listening, creative problem solving and teamwork  

• Communicate effectively with all managers and departments to ensure coordination with F amp;B services, guest needs, quality control, etc.  
• Keep record of potential safety and maintenance issues and communicates details to appropriate departments 
• Assist in creating daily specials highlighting local ingredients and Alberta-inspired cuisine 
• Assist team with food prep, cooking, serving, expediting and other operational duties when necessary  
• Train and invest in culinary team’s learning and growth 

• Assist with ordering, inventory, scheduling, etc 
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen stations 
• Maintain provincial and federal food safety standards 
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPS and company standards
• Wears the proper uniform and ensures team appearance and presentation standards are upheld

• Assist as needed with set up of rooms for special events, meetings, conferences, and banquets 
• Offers assistance to guests and teammates where needed 
• Be a utility player who can complete a variety of job duties 
• Perform other duties as requested by management

• 1-3 years high-volume culinary management experience required
• Culinary degree or training preferred
• Current Food-Safe certification or food handler sanitation certificate required
• Work-ethic and commitment to the team and guest is key
• Willing and able to work solo or as part of a team
• Committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaningamp; sanitizing standards
• Organized with a great eye for detail
• Kind to others and always bring your best
• A good communicator, always suggesting ideas and solutions
• Helpful and friendly, willing to go the extra mile
• Relaxed, flexible and able to handle a few curve balls
• Ready to have fun!

This fun, summer job runs from May to September 2024.

• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring Waterton Lakes National Park. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our historic hotel
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes the role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. 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. To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required. Equal Employment Opportunity InformationPursuit 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 can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talentamp; Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.