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Sous Chef - Lodge at Arrow LakeCMH Heli-Skiing • Nelson, BC, Canada
Sous Chef - Lodge at Arrow Lake

Sous Chef - Lodge at Arrow Lake

CMH Heli-Skiing • Nelson, BC, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Year Round

Why join CMH?
We work hard, we play hard, and we have the best time doing it. Our mission is to guide our staff and guests through life-changing mountain experiences, and our vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences - by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities. We're all drawn to CMH for different reasons, but we stay for the people-both employees and guests-who are brought together by a unique shared passion for skiing, riding, the mountain world, and life in general. CMH is where mountain magic happens!

Things that are important to us:
  • Safety as a cornerstone.
  • Share our passion - every day.
  • Always act with integrity.
  • We work as a team.
  • Aim for best.
  • Balance our social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilities.


Things that are important to you:
  • The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with staff and guests from around the world.
  • Working for a company that stands behind its mission, vision, and values.
  • An inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported.
  • Explore and work at a world-class mountain destination.
  • Enjoy meals created by culinary professionals that incorporate fresh, local ingredients.
  • Work with hospitality professionals that take pride in providing a high-end guest experience.
  • An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development.
  • Discounts with brand partners and on CMH merchandise.
  • Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.


CMH is honored to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

Position Title: Sous Chef

Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Reports to: Head Chef/Lodge Manager

Location of Work: Nakusp, British Columbia

Employee Type: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Number of Positions: 1

Date of Last Review: March 2026

Desired Start Date: June 2026

Position Overview

The Sous Chef requires an in-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods. A passion for creative and high-end casual dining in a pub style setting is a must, as well as the confidence and skill to create quality, innovative dining entrees for our evening specials. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in collaborating with members of the team to deliver exceptional products.

Along with a year-round hotel, pub, and dining room, The Lodge at Arrow Lakes is also host to the CMH Kootenay Heli-Skiing operation during winter months. To learn more about The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, please visit the website: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work cooperatively and professionally with the Head Chef and front-of-house staff to provide exceptional guest experience.
  • Under the supervision of the Head Chef, help prepare and assist in the creation of meals.
  • Participate in menu planning, ordering and receiving.
  • Maintain accurate kitchen stocking and rotation.
  • Setting up and maintaining cook stations, stocking with the necessary prep supplies.
  • Preparing food items for the line.
  • Working on the line, cooking, and preparing items from the menu.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
  • Handling and storing food safely and properly.
  • Follow OH&S, food safe, and WHMIS best-practices.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Food Safe Certificate.
  • Kitchen supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in similar role.


Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities
  • Demonstrates integrity, discretion, critical thinking, and problem solving.
  • Clear attention-to-detail with a strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to exhibit flexibility and assist in other roles, as needed.
  • Assist Head Chef with inventories, orders and other duties when required
  • Able to communicate in an effective and timely manner, and openly receive and act on feedback.
  • Able to work as a cohesive, high-functioning team to achieve goals.
  • Take pride in hard work, strive for excellence, and anticipate guest needs.
  • Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with peers.
  • Able to prioritize tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Trustworthy and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.
  • Sees tasks through to completion including follow-up on any identified issues.
  • Clear ability to report to their supervisor, but also take direction and guidance from other members of management on a regular basis.


Working Conditions
  • Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
  • This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business, seasonal workloads, and hotel/restaurant bookings.
  • This position is based out of a quaint, fairly remote town in the West Kootenay region of BC. The successful candidate must have a passion for small-town living and working in an industry that is seasonally driven by tourism.
  • CMH is committed to developing a rich culture, a diverse workforce, and a healthy work environment in which every employee is treated fairly and respected. Each employee will contribute to the company's success while also having the opportunity to achieve their full potential as individuals.


Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of CMH, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the details associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities.

Compensation

A competitive hourly rate will be provided, along with 4% vacation pay. Further Details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Health and dental benefit eligibility after 9 0 days worked .
  • Group Savings Plan eligibility after 9 0 days worked.
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