2010-02-24
Sous Chef
Melrose Cafe & Bar is looking for a experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are an award winning establishment winning in the Best Bar/Pub category in WHERE Magazine’s Most Memorable Meal Awards here in Calgary, Alberta. We became known throughout North America as the Heart of the Red Mile during the Calgary Flames amazing playoff run of 2004. We would like to add great people to join our establishment who will contribute to the continued success of Melrose Cafe & Bar.
What we offer:
· Competitive salary
· Benefits
· Manager incentive program
· Extensive training and personal development opportunities
· Relocation reimbursements
· Shift meals
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Running the kitchen while maintaining operational standards and best practices as well as food safety.
· Coaching staff on a daily basis.
· Assisting in the planning and execution of functions
· Accountability for supporting standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, grooming, organization, production, food quality, and consistency.
· Ensuring a high level of cleanliness and repair of kitchen by supervising kitchen cleaning schedules and overseeing equipment maintenance.
· Managing daily labour costs in the kitchen.
· Accurately conducting food inventory on a weekly basis.
· Assisting the Executive Chef with maintaining appropriate food cost.
· Promoting a safe working environment and complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
· Performing opening, closing and side duties as per the Melrose Cafe & Bar guidelines.
· Other duties as assigned by senior management.
Preferred Education and Qualifications:
· Minimum of 4 years in a high volume setting.
· 3 years experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Supervisor role
· Red Seal Certificate or working towards
· Effective communication both written and orally.
· The ability to work independently and take initiative.
· Experience training all kitchen positions is an asset.
· Being able to work effectively in an environment that embraces team work.
· Punctuality.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Possess a strong will to succeed.
· Are self motivated and strive to constantly achieve the highest levels of quality, service, cleanliness, safety while being conscious of food cost.
· The ability to handle a flexible schedule is preferred.
If you are confident you can succeed as part of our team, you can apply online by clicking the "Apply for Position" link below, apply by faxing your resume to (403) 228-5708, or apply in person to:
Melrose Cafe & Bar
730 17th Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2S 0B7
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Melrose Cafe & Bar team, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.