Sous Chef

Work location : Brentwood TRR

City : Burnaby

What you will do :

Salary : $55,000 per year

Job Description

Do you have a passion for new and exciting nationwide business ventures? Would you love to be part of a team that’s expanding from coast to coast in Canada? Do you want to play a crucial role in changing the landscape of entertainment in Canada? Now that I have your attention and have peaked your interest – let’s tell you a bit about this revolutionary new concept called .

The concept features a wide range of entertainment options : a large attractions area featuring state of the art simulation games, redemption gaming for prizes, and a variety of recreational games including luxury bowling, billiards, shuffleboard and ping pong. There is an auditorium-style venue offering live entertainment – musical acts, bands and comedians – and also features a theatre-sized, high definition screen for catching the game or watching a wide range of other entertainment programming. The Rec Room offers an upscale casual dining environment, featuring an open kitchen and a contemporary menu offering everyone’s favourites, as well as an “eatertainment-style” concept in the games area. A large centre bar area with adjacent stage includes impressive digital displays and serves as the gathering spot for watching the big game or other major events. The Rec Room integrates a cutting-edge interactive technology platform that enhances all aspects of the entertainment experience.

Cineplex Entertainment, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is currently recruiting for the position of  Sous Chef – , reporting to the Head Chef.  This position will be based at

The Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned areas of the culinary operations, while maintaining high quality menu execution and service levels. This would include managing culinary staff, ordering inventory and managing supply levels, executing the menu in an efficient and high quality manner. The Sous Chef is further required to ensure the safe and healthy preparation of meals and sanitation techniques at all times to avoid cross-contamination and the spoiling of food product. Sous Chefs may be assigned to focus on supporting the diverse restaurant offerings within the Rec Room in addition to Groups & Events.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Understand and effectively follow all Rec Room values, policies and procedures.
• Protect and enhance the Rec Room brand.
• Practice and role model Company culture.
• Manage day-to-day culinary operations and ensure healthy and safe work practices.
• Plan and direct food preparation
• Support the scheduling of culinary staff in accordance with business demands and trends.
• Ensure all Player and departmental scheduling requests are addressed and communicated in a timely manner.
• When required, order inventory and culinary supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels.
• Receive and inspect deliveries as required.
• Check invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity, quality, weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.
• Manage FIFO usage and stock depletion with culinary staff.
• Ensure the safe storage and disposal of food and beverages.
• Ensure any food returned to the culinary team is accounted for and disposed of as waste.
• Maintain accurate log of food product waste.
• Conduct accurate inventory counts according to schedule and procedure.
• Ensure preparation and cooking stations are well stocked.
• Notify Sr. Sous Chef and Head Chef of any repairs or maintenance required for culinary appliances and equipment.
• Ensure all proper sanitation and preparation practices and procedures are executed.
• Adhere to and enforce Company policies.
• Other duties assigned as required.

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Additional information

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Life at Cineplex :

Cineplex is synonymous with entertainment. Known as Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor, we’re so much more than movies – operating The Rec Room, Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ and Playdium, specially designed for teens and families.

At Cineplex, change and disruption are nothing new. Infusing innovation into everything we do has fueled our evolution as a fully-integrated, diversified and growing organization with exciting career opportunities in our locations and corporate functions. Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we rally behind our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Excellence.

We are creative, curious and love thinking big. The next evolution of Cineplex starts here, with you.

Learn more about our businesses through the links below.

Interested applicants, please apply today.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of Cineplex Entertainment’s standard recruitment process, suitable candidate(s) will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as a condition of employment or promotion.

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Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.