Best Western Plus Fernie - 4 Jobs
Fernie, BC
Posted 13 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Executive
Salary: DOE
Overview:
Were looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef (or experienced cook ready to step up) to join our kitchen team at Best Western Mountain Lodge. Working closely with our Executive Chef, youll be part of a fast-paced, supportive environment where your ideas, skills, and creativity truly matter.
What Youll Do:
- Lead by example in delivering high-quality, consistent dishes for both caf service and banquet events
- Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient service, even during busy periods
- Collaborate on menu development and creative features, bringing fresh ideas and current food trends to life
- Help manage food costs, reduce waste, and identify opportunities to improve profitability
- Assist with team scheduling, training, and supervision to maintain strong kitchen performance
- Uphold and enforce food safety, hygiene, and BC Health regulations
- Foster a positive, respectful team culture built on professionalism and accountability
- Step in wherever neededthis is a hands-on role with variety every day
What Were Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in a busy kitchen environment (hotel or high-volume service preferred)
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an assetor a strong desire to grow into one
- Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and multitasking under pressure
- Passion for food, creativity, and continuous learning
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced setting
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
Why Join Us?
- Gratuities and tip-out opportunities
- Health, dental, and retirement savings plans
- Access to on-site gym
- Staff discounts
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a hands-on Sous Chef role that leads by example, supports daily kitchen operations, collaborates on menu development, helps manage food costs, and assists with scheduling, training, and supervision.
The role is based in Fernie, BC, and is a full-time position in the hospitality and food service category.
Candidates should have 3+ years in a busy kitchen, with hotel or high-volume service preferred, and either prior leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into one.
Duties include delivering high-quality dishes for caf service and banquets, supporting operations during busy periods, and stepping in wherever needed in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits include gratuities and tip-out opportunities, health and dental plans, retirement savings, access to an on-site gym, and staff discounts.
Flexible availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
