Senior Sous Chef

Our Team is growing again, and we're looking for the next great culinary leader to join Chop Halifax!

I'm looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to lead our culinary teams towards continued success in this ever-evolving industry. The ideal candidate will value coaching and leading from the front. They will understand that maintaining their own work/life balance and that of their team is paramount to a thriving operation.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you are a seasoned leader who is ready to step into the role of Chef. You will have a chance to learn best practices from one of Canada's top hospitality companies, build your business acumen and hone your already considerable leadership skills. You will have the opportunity to lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, creating atmosphere, and ensuring profitability.

We're a fast growing brand with a number of new store opens on the calendar for the next two years. I'm looking for someone that's committed to being the kind of leader that can run their own kitchen and helps us grow this company together.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavours and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities
Being the Senior Sous Chef is about being an inspirational leader in all aspects of culinary operations - instilling positive culture, developing leadership and role modelling hospitality. In this role, some of your responsibilities will also include:
Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team, inventory management and state of the art learning management tools
Coach your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
Work with Front of House leaders on training and hospitality development to ensure we delight our guests.
Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders

Key Requirements
5+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Skilled business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
Passion for the highest level of food quality
Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
Strong patience and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:
Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Halifax, NS B3J 2C4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Sous Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Cooking: 6 years (required)

Work Location: In person