Location
Saskatoon, SK | Canada
Job description
TCU Place is partnered with Compass Group of Canada for the production and delivery of our in-house catering services. Though housed within TCU Place, the catering team belongs to this reputable group. Our friends at Compass Group of Canada seek an Executive Sous Chef. Here's what they're looking for:
Job Summary
The Executive Sous Chef oversees the culinary production team with a focus on quality, menu creativity and Health & Safety. With a 'Can-Do' attitude and 'Passion for Excellence,' the Executive Sous Chef provides oversight, standardization, menu compliance, training and customer relations and is dedicated to supporting the improvement and sustainability of the culinary program.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Executive Sous Chef , we'd ask you to do the following for us:
- Act as "keeper of menu" - coordinate development of menu cycles and recipes; advise on purchasing with a focus on product quality and avoiding product shortages.
- Conduct special events at all locations to raise the culinary profile of Eurest Dining that may include special tastings, food sampling, Chef's tables or display cooking action stations; define presentation standards and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate and support high profile catered functions.
- Review services to ensure all health and safety and food safety issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
- Provide in-unit training for culinary programs ensuring job specific and safety training of employees; conduct accident investigations and complete necessary documentation.
- Identify and implement leading edge back of house and front of house operational systems and procedures, including software and support technology, to ensure the professional delivery of food, service, guest satisfaction, cost control and HSE standards.
- Maintain excellent communications and relations with Client's management and guests while ensuring their complete satisfaction.
- Maintain superior product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints; initiate corrective action.
- Inspect kitchen equipment and appliances for needed repairs or maintenance and immediately report deficiencies to maintenance.
Think you have what it takes to be our Executive Sous Chef ? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.
- Minimum five years related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced multi-unit, high volume production-oriented environment with changing priorities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
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