Sous Chef | Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre

Sous Chef

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef  to help take its food and beverage operations at our Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre located in Thunder Bay, Ontario to the next level! The Sous Chef is called upon to support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and represent them in their absence. The Sous Chef often is the one responsible for training new staff members and managing the team. They must be able to think on their feet, make sound snap decisions and come up with creative concepts within the restaurants and banquets. They are comfortable taking on any task in the kitchen and are familiar with the operation of all kitchen equipment and assist in leading the daily operations. The Sous Chef will offer culinary expertise as it relates to all areas with the hotel.

The Sous Chef is responsible for providing supervision, coaching and guidance to existing team members and ensuring the Hotel’s culinary vision is achieved.  This is a hands on role, working alongside the team members, while also working collaboratively with the Executive Chef to help lead and manage the execution of the Food & Beverage vision for the hotel.  Along with being in tune with current food and beverage trends, the role requires a leader who is passionate, creative and brings strong food and beverage presentation skills and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences for all guests. They are experienced with the preparation of all menu items and are responsible for ensuring production standards are met and checking for food quality, flavour and plating to ensure guest satisfaction. They participate in all aspects of food preparation and ensure menu items are plated and served on time. They ensure quality control by strictly following recipes and production standards.

What We Offer

• Work with like-minded team members who are passionate about their work and keep things fun, every day!
• Working with a reputable brand and being part of Silver Hotel Group, a company committed to ensuring a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun (among other things of course)!
• A fast-paced environment in an exciting industry, where you get the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s a good place to be right now!
• Education Reimbursement for you (and your children!)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Annual Wellness Credit
• Team Member Referral Program
• Leadership Development
• Team Building Events
• Culture of Recognition Program
• Hotel Stay Discounts

Key Responsibilities

What We are Looking for...

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre

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The Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre is both the largest full-service hotel in Northwestern Ontario and the most unique. Located just minutes away from the Thunder Bay International Airport and near to some of the city’s main attractions, The Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre is perfectly situated for any traveling to Thunder Bay. With a wide array of accommodations ranging from Executive Suites to Family Rooms and even Pet-Friendly Rooms, the Hotel boasts 265 rooms meeting every traveler’s needs.

About Us

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Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S. and ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values as our road map : Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team members in how we do business, which will continue to enhance engagement and retention. Today, we look for new team members who demonstrate both aptitude and the passion to embrace and contribute to our Culture.

Help us build something exceptional!

The Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to respecting the independence and dignity of all persons by providing a barrier-free environment for all guests, colleagues, and job applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at 905-362-9480. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.