About this role
Build Your Culinary Career in One of Canada?s Most Iconic Mountain Destinations
The Mexican Corner is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our Back of House leadership team in Whistler, BC.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who loves being in the kitchen, developing people, delivering consistently high-quality food, and helping lead a busy restaurant operation.
Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant leadership, you?ll help oversee daily kitchen operations, lead the team through service, maintain food quality and safety standards, support inventory and cost controls, and play an important role in training and developing our culinary team.
As the second-in-command of the kitchen, you will also be responsible for leading and running day-to-day kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
Why Join Us?
Working in Whistler is about more than the job. We offer a benefits package designed to support both your career and your lifestyle:
* Excellent tips * Lifestyle or Ski Pass * Extended Health Benefits, including prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage * Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Education Allowance to support continued professional development * Staff meal and non-alcoholic beverage while on shift * 40% employee discount across Infinity Enterprises Group food & beverage locations * Partner discounts on hotels, retail, car rentals, entertainment and more through CFIB
What You?ll Do
As Sous Chef, you?ll work alongside the Head Chef to support the day-to-day performance of the kitchen, including:
* Lead and support the BOH team during daily preparation and service * In the absence of the Head Chef, take responsibility for leading and running day-to-day kitchen operations * Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation and portioning * Ensure recipes, specifications and preparation standards are consistently followed * Train, coach and support the development of cooks and other BOH team members * Help build a positive, accountable and high-performing kitchen culture * Support kitchen scheduling, labour management and daily staffing requirements * Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory and proper product storage * Monitor food waste, portion control and food-cost practices * Support menu execution, recipe development and recipe costing * Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate inventory controls * Maintain FoodSafe, sanitation, health and WorkSafeBC standards * Ensure kitchen equipment, workstations and storage areas are properly maintained * Work collaboratively with FOH and restaurant leadership to ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience * Identify operational issues and work with the Head Chef and management team to continuously improve kitchen performance
What We?re Looking For
We?re looking for a strong culinary professional who is ready to continue developing as a leader:
* 3+ years of progressive culinary experience, with previous supervisory or kitchen leadership experience preferred * Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor or senior-level cook is an asset * Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen * Strong culinary fundamentals with excellent attention to food quality, consistency and presentation * Ability to confidently lead a kitchen team through busy service * Experience training, coaching and developing cooks * Understanding of food cost, waste control, inventory and purchasing * Strong organizational, communication and time-management skills * Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment * A positive, accountable and team-focused leadership style * FoodSafe certification, or the ability to obtain it upon hire * Culinary education is an asset but not required * Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
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