Special Events, Lead Sous Chef - Blue Mountain, Oliver and Bonacini ( relocation required)

Company Description

*Relocation to Blue Mountain/ Collingwood area required*

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to the Executive Chef and collaborating closely with the rest of your team. You take pride in your food and inspire the menu. You lead the culinary teams professionally and maintain a sophisticated sense of composure under pressure. You’ll maintain our sought after set of systems and procedures and contribute to positive innovation. You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic ownership to the menu and event execution each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while assisting the FOH team to create a rave worthy guest experience!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive salary
• Gratuity sharing
• Parking
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec

Job Description

Experience simple and soulful mountain dining in a stylish ski village setting in the upscale Westin Trillium House Hotel! Custom-built for mountain dining, special events and off-site caterings anywhere in the Georgian Triangle. Offering an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner selection, as well as some seriously indulgent culinary experiences.

Core Values:

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage
• You value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity
• You value positivity, honesty and respect
• You aim to leave lasting, positive impressions on every guest through intelligent, enthusiastic and emotional service.
• You celebrate diversity and recognize that we are strongest when we apply the sum of our personal energies, our collective genius

The Day to Day:

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
• Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike.
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures.
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking.
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant.
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of previous Sous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Passion for food & culinary excellence.
• High level of integrity, discipline and vision.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Thrives in a performance based culture.
• Very hands on approach and motivates others by setting the example.

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.