Sous Chef

Job Description

Application Information:

Please send your resume and cover letter to admin@lightfootandwolfville.com by April 1st, 2024

Summary of Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing and supervising kitchen staff. They assist with menu planning, inventory, and the efficient set up, breakdown and operation of the kitchen(s) for the full duration of their scheduled shift. They must ensure that food is top quality and that the kitchen is in good condition - keeping stations clean and complying with food safety standards. They must possess a professional and respectful attitude, confidence, patience and an ability to think quickly whilst managing many tasks simultaneously.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness following cleaning and daily checklists
• Assist in the development and maintenance of organizational culture
• Ensure Food Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards are exceeded
• Ensure stock is fresh and rotated according to food safety requirements
• Prepare and serve food items according to menu design and specification
• Maintain the highest of food quality and presentation standards
• Stock Inventory Management
• Requisition and stock orders as required
• Set up and pack down of production, pastry, servery and pizza oven areas
• Assist in event production and execution when needed
• Customer service and feedback handling
• Contribute to menu creation, design and costing
• Play a role in the Training and Development of employees
• Assist with the performance management of team members
• Fill in for the Chef de Cuisine in planning and directing the culinary program
• Maintain & uphold a positive and professional approach
• Be an ambassador for Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in and out of the workplace
• Any other duties required and instructed by management

Qualifications and Experience

• 1 – 2 years or more experience in customer service or relevant role is an advantage
• Proficiency in English, multilingual (specifically French) is an asset

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Customer focused approach and patience
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Polite and confident
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time
• Basic knowledge of wine or a keen interest in wine
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Team spirit
• Flexibility to work in shifts with ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Summer 2024 employment - May 2024 start date with potential to start in April

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you planning to live in the Annapolis Valley and/or planning to commute to the Annapolis Valley for work in summer 2024?

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wolfville, NS B4P 2R1 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-01
Expected start date: 2024-05-01