Executive Sous Chef

at  SilverBirch Hotels Resorts

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED, PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF TO JOIN OUR AMAZING KITCHEN BRIGADE!

Some of Edmonton’s best Chef’s call the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton their culinary home! Our Stages Kitchen & Bar, Mayfield Dinner Theatre and our extensive Banquet and Conference facilities make up the food and beverage operations in the hotel.
For the sixth year in a row, Hilton has been recognized for it’s exceptional workplace culture and named as one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine. Hilton ranked #3 on the list of the top 25 companies and remained the only hospitality company on the list. Hilton Team Members attribute the Company’s culture, benefits and inclusive environment as it’s foundation to being a great place to work.
Each year we survey Team Members what excites them the most about working at Hilton so we can build on the positive aspects of their experiences at work. Here’s what they have said:
· The people I work with
· Opportunities to grow my career
· Pride in the brand
· Connections with guests and customers
· Meaningful and fun work
· Special and Unique benefits
Let’s start with some of the GREAT benefits!

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A passion for food!!!
• Knowledgeable of Alberta Employment Standards and Alberta Human Rights and Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Standards for the operation
• Proficient in Human Resources functions such as recruitment, corrective actions, performance reviews, training, coaching, team building
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Respectful approach and demeanor
• Able to foster relationships with key sources such as suppliers
• Outstanding organizational skills and highly proficient at multi-tasking
• Excellent analytical skills
• Passion for providing excellent customer/guest service
• Excellent computer skills - proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and experience with Micros, Delphi or similar property management systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively leading, coaching and working in a team environment
• Understands and respects brand’s standards
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION :

• Journeyman Red Seal Certification
• 3-5 years’ experience as sous chef within a full service property.
• Food Safe certification or Provincial equivalent.
• Menu and service design experience in a modern, upscale restaurant.

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in managing the kitchen and stewarding function, for directing all aspects of food preparation and presentation for food outlets and catering functions, as well as meeting the highest levels of quality and cost-effectiveness consistent with hotel standards and performance requirements.
1. Responsible for assisting in the overall management of the Food Preparation Department.
2. Ensure that all food products produced are of the utmost quality and appeal.
3. Lead the operation of the kitchen in the absence of the executive chef.
4. Provide training, cross-training and performance management for kitchen staff.
5. Act as a liaison with other departments.
6. Maintain all occupational standards i.e.: Food Safe, WHMIS, Health and Safety Policies.
7. Assist with monthly inventories and maintain budgeted food cost.
8. Provide a creative and fun environment.
9. Assist with the creation and design of all menu and recipe standards, keeping cost guard up-to-date and accurate.
10. Coordinate work schedules to reflect the business needs as per Banquet Event Orders.
11. Other related duties as assigned.