Sous Chef - Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites
The is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their culinary team!
Located directly opposite the Toronto-Pearson International Airport this property offers the perfect opportunity for a culinary professional to hone their leadership and culinary skills.
This position will be help oversee a team of around 50 cooks/stewards. In this role, you will manage Mosaic Kitchen, Bar & Lounge, Banquets and In Room Dining and servicing 15 meeting rooms with 2,000 square foot of meeting space. The ideal candidate will have strong hotel outlet culinary experience with a union background. Seeking someone who is a hands-on leader with excellent communication skills.

A Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure foods are of good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally awar

Relevant qualifications for this role

• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in team