Step into a dynamic leadership and supportive role; a role suited for an adaptable and passionate chef looking to impact various kitchen environments and take the next step in your career advancement. This role will blend your skills of being able to step into multiple culinary areas, ranging from our slope side bar and grill, fast service dining, and grab ‘n go sandwich shops; all while leading, inspiring, and mentoring a talented culinary team. As a versatile chef with an appetite for leadership, you will be able to blend your passion for culinary excellence with the beauty and lifestyle of an iconic resort. If this looks like the role for you, apply today!

Compensation Information: $75,000 per annum

Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads more than 35kg; predominantly in an indoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

• 8+ years of culinary experience preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment
• Production experience
• Red Seal qualification or equivalent experience
• Food Safe Certified
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and inventory management system.
• Demonstrated strong practical and technical skills in all aspects of food service and kitchen management
• Is self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience
• Continually demonstrates strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to supervise staff and prioritize assignments
• Good working knowledge of current OHS and WCB regulations
• Good working knowledge and adherence to WHMIS
• Knowledge and adherence Sun Peaks Resort and Sun Peaks Grand policies as written in our policy manuals
• Knowledge and adherence of all other kitchen position descriptions

Primary Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Work closely with the Executive Sous Chef to coordinate and direct all F&B outlet operations and staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling and supervision.
• Provide input to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef on financial budgets: sales, operational and capital for BOH in all Outlets.
• Work across various culinary areas and outlets of the resort depending on business needs. May also help organize and execute food and beverage events.
• Provides supervision to the culinary team, enforcing established procedures, recipes, and ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of food by inspecting deliveries, portioning, and enforcing standard recipes.
• Assists in checking and managing inventory, ordering stock, and maintaining proper equipment.
• Ensures the team is aware of special requests, large groups, and upcoming events.
• Assist in the oversight of speed and quality of food and service.

Team Commitment / Leadership:

• Fosters a creative and positive working environment, maintaining open communication with all F&B team members.
• Works closely with Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs on events, tastings, and culinary operations.
• Monitor the team members’ performance through supervision and service quality audits, providing timely feedback and recognition.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among departments and team members, ensuring all team members are treated fairly and equitably.
• Establish and nurture open, collaborative relationships with team members, fostering a culture of dialogue.

Training:

• In collaboration with Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef, oversee the initial new hire training and department assimilation, as well as developing and refreshing training materials to support.
• Identify and share to both the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef the on-going development needs of team members, including in the moment feedback, coaching, mentoring and other supports and resources to help improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Contribute to annual performance evaluations for all team members.

Policies & Agreements:

• Policy & Procedure Manual Agreement
• Computer / LAN Agreement
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Employee Handbook agreement

Why join us?

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.

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