Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants

Job title: Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants

Job description: Job Description

Literally bolted onto the side of Sulphur Mountain, the Rimrock Resort Hotel is the most architecturally unique hotel in the Bow Valley, with unmatched 360-degree vistas of the Rocky Mountains. We’re not just about looks, though; our restaurants are also award-winning, both and .

As Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants at Rimrock Resort Hotel, you will lead a high-performing team of culinary professionals who are committed to creating dining experiences for our guests that are as memorable as the views from all three of our restaurants: fine dining Eden, casually elegant Primrose, and tastefully inviting Larkspur.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

· Journeyperson Chef certification or international equivalent

· Inter-provincial Chef’s Red Seal is an asset

· 8 years of progressive international kitchen experience

· 4 years of experience as a Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef in a busy luxury hotel kitchen

· Knowledgeable in a variety of culinary styles and food preparation techniques

· Keen attention to detail and high standards for food production

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Able to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural work environment

· Competent computer skills and comfortable using MS Office and food-ordering and inventory-management software

· Demonstrates an aptitude for the operational side of the restaurant business

· Remains calm while under pressure and actively contributes to a positive and motivating work environment

· Continually studying, researching, and experimenting to upgrade culinary knowledge and skills

What do we expect from you?

Day-to-day:

· Establish the day’s priorities and assign tasks to Sous Chefs and Chefs de Partie to execute.

· Ensure all staff prepare menu items following recipes and yield guidelines, according to restaurant standards.

· Ensure each kitchen station is stocked with appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment required to meet business demand.

· Review daily supply requisitions and ensure supplies are received and stored correctly.

· Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to kitchen staff on food preparation and storage, hygiene and sanitation, and service standards, re-training and/or administering disciplinary action as necessary.

· Prepare weekly work schedules for kitchen restaurant teams in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labour costs, adjusting as necessary to meet business demands.

· Work online during service as required to meet business needs and service standards.

· Maintain a safe and sanitary working environment, adhering to food safety and health regulations.

Long-term:

· Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute long-term culinary strategies aligned with the restaurants’ identities.

· Drive staff development initiatives, including training programs, performance evaluations, and career advancement opportunities.

· Actively participate in sourcing high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

· Monitor financial performance, including food costs and labor expenses, and take corrective actions when necessary.

· Prepare and conduct employee performance reviews.

What can you expect from us?

· Competitive salary plus extended benefits, including short term and long-term disability

· Hotel room and F&B discounts at the Rimrock, our Fairmont sister-properties in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks region, and at Accor properties worldwide

· Ongoing professional development

· Opportunity to unleash your culinary artistry and propose innovative ideas to make our restaurants “the destination” and not just a place to go to eat

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