sous-chef

Title posted on indeed.com - Sous Chef

Posted on December 05, 2024 by Employer details Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

Job details

Langdon Hall is one of 14 properties in Canada recognized by Relais & Châteaux for a standard of excellence. Only one hour from Toronto and 90 minutes from the Niagara area, Langdon Hall is a place for those who admire beautiful things and timeless experiences. The hotel offers 60 luxurious guest suites, a full-service spa, outdoor swimming pool, a Five-Diamond award-winning restaurant with elegant reception rooms, and gorgeous event rooms for weddings, conferences and special events. Surrounded by 75 acres of Carolinian Forest, Olmsted designed gardens, manicured lawns and cultivated displays of colour, Langdon Hall is a place where time seems to stand still. _*Langdon Hall holds the coveted CAA Five-Diamond award, one of only a handful of properties in North America. Perfect your events kitchen skills and continue to build your career by joining our talented kitchen brigade led by Executive Chef Jason Bangerter.*_ _*Voted #5 on Canada?s Best 100 Restaurants, we currently seek a highly motivated and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic and award winning team.*_ _*Duties and Responsibilities*_ The Sous Chef is a senior member of our kitchen team and is responsible for managing scheduling and personal, ordering and production as well as overseeing service of all menus offered by Langdon Hall. * Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices * Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils * Supervise, instruct and assist with cleaning duties as required, and maintain a clean and safe work station * Supervise and assist when needed with receiving and storing food orders * Oversees the work of all kitchen staff * Receives direction from the executive chef * Helps maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen cleaning up spills and other potential hazards immediately * Trains newly hired kitchen staff and develops the skills of all kitchen staff * Makes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each day?s business needs * Participates in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions * Meets with guests in the dining room when required * Places orders for recipe ingredients and other supplies * Ensures that all standards of safety are strictly observed _*Minimum Knowledge & Skills Required*_ * Minimum 6 years in a similar role * Must have the ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goal * Must have excellent verbal communication and leadership skills * Be able to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentation * Must be detail oriented * Must have the ability to remain calm in high stress situations * Be able to solve problems quickly under pressure _*Work Conditions & Physical Requirements*_ * Able to interact professionally both with guests and co-workers * Able to lift 50+ lbs * Stand for extended periods * Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays * Excellent communication skills * Positive attitude *Must have own transportation and be able to legally work in Canada.* _*Langdon Hall welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.*_ *We appreciate your interest in Langdon Hall but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $83,144.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus pay * Signing bonus Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Store discount Schedule: * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person