Resort Executive Sous Chef

This job description is for a Resort Executive Sous Chef, this senior kitchen leadership role focuses on culinary operations, cost control & ordering, staff supervision & supporting our Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control labour costs and food costs within budget targets.
• Oversee the schedules of each outlets within the budgets.
• Manages food ordering, inventory levels, and production planning.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff through hands-on coaching.
• Maintain consistent food quality, standards, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Conducts daily kitchen inspections and implements corrective actions when needed.
• Track inventory transfers between multiple food outlets.
• Work alongside kitchen management team to capture revenue opportunities.
• Step into the Executive Chef's role when required.

Required Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification (Cook).
• A diploma or degree in Culinary Arts
• Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• Availability for full-time, year-round employment.
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Neapolitan-style pizza production and knowledge of Forno pizza ovens
• Experience in multi-outlet operations.
• Resort, hotel, or catering experience.
• Strong knowledge or baking and pastry abilities.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Knowledge of food costing, labour management, and inventory control.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with quick problem solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Long periods of standing.
• Working in hot kitchen environments.
• Ability to handle high-pressure and stressful service periods.
• Ability to oversee multiple events & outlets at the same time
• Catering Operations
• Pizza Production / Forno Oven Experience