Sous Chef, Gordon Ramsay Burger

Position Summary

Canada’s first Gordon Ramsay Burger is currently on the lookout for our next Sous Chef. Be a part of Chef Ramsay’s signature burger concept that marries culinary finesse with comfort food nostalgia- the perfect recipe for an immersive dining experience.

Our Sous Chef will be responsible for the supervision of the Culinary team to create gourmet burgers, scratch-made sauces, and indulgent sides, ensuring a complete and satisfying dining experience for all burger enthusiasts.

Our Sous Chef will promote and take initiative in the continual quest for culinary excellence while upholding service priorities including safety, cleanliness, quality, and speed.

Are you ready to be part of this exclusive opportunity and leave your mark on the Canadian culinary landscape?

Key Accountabilities

• Provides leadership, direction and mentoring to the culinary operation at the site level; develops performance objectives and delivers performance evaluations for direct reports
• Schedules and supervises culinary team members; assigns shift work assignments; edits and approves timecards
• Directs team members to prepare, pre-cook, cook and present menu items in a timely fashion, following standardized Gordon Ramsay recipes
• Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items; assists on the floor as required
• Maintains budgeted labor and food costs as directed
• Submits food product requirements for approval; may order food and non-food product through regional buying programs
• Assists in the development of new food items, standardized procedures and par inventory levels
• Trains team members in new culinary techniques through floor demonstrations or coaching sessions
• Reviews monthly inventory reports; analyzes discrepancies and takes appropriate action; conducts inventory counts in some locations
• Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders : guests, management; team members and vendors
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Post Secondary education in culinary management or suitable combination of education and experience an asset
• Minimum 2 years of culinary management experience
• Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program an asset
• Food Safety Certification Level 2
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Experience managing in a unionized environment an asset
• Ability to successfully obtain a Criminal Record Check

Work Environment Considerations

Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time and non-traditional work hours

Your benefits will include :

• Extended Health Coverage
• Paid Wellness days (after 3 months of employment)
• Bonus plan
• Three weeks paid vacation per calendar year
• Wellness program
• Company matching RRSP program (after 3 months of employment)

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.