What will be your daily pursuit?: Leading our kitchen team and crafting food items to fuel our guests in their explorations of the park! This job is posted as part of our hiring for spring/summer 2024.
Compensation: The starting salary for this role is dependent on experience.
What perks can you expect?:
- 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 food & 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
What will you do in this job?:
The Sous Chef leads and inspires the kitchen team whilst supervising food preparation as well as coordinating the daily tasks within the kitchen based on the direction of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and missions of Pursuit
Inspirationally lead and train kitchen personal
Works hands on with culinary team to deliver unforgettable experiences
Supervise / coordinate the preparation and cooking of foods
Provide culinary instruction and demonstration of culinary techniques
Order to forecasted volumes and specify budgets
Select and develop standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality
Maintain/audit presentation technique and quality standards
Operate a robust repair and maintenance schedule for kitchen equipment
Ensure all Health and Safety protocols are being adhered to as per AHS guidelines
Oversee special catering events
Assist the Executive Sous Chef with performance management/ reviews and seasonal staffing levels
Meet or exceed forecasted/budgeted COGS/LTR and operational budgets (expenses)
Works within inventory control systems including daily updates to ensure accuracy
Complies with Pursuit Branded policies and procedures
Follows Pursuit pillars of employment and service
Comfortable guest facing and tableside interactions
Flexible to work in various locations
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Journeyman's Red Seal preferred, or equivalent
3-5 years' management experience in a high-volume food service and restaurant operation
Experience in demonstration cooking
Experience in menu writing, development and costing
Strong background in high volume/production kitchens/ Banquets
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 operating costs – labour and food
Computer literacy is essential
Being an effective administrator through inventory programs
Highly organized with the ability to create consistency without compromising creativity
Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
Adhere to the Pursuit grooming policy
Standard first-aid or higher is an asset
What will your work environment be like?:
Beautiful. You'll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations.
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 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) required
This job description describes this 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.
Closing:
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
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 can't apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.