Sous Chef, Farm & Fire

Leading our kitchen team and crafting food items to fuel our guests in their explorations of the park!

The starting salary for this role is dependent on experience.

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit's lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world's most beautiful and iconic National Parks

The Sous Chef leads and inspires the kitchen team, whilst supervising food preparation as well as coordinating the daily tasks within the kitchen based on the direction of Executive Chef and Head Chef.

• Inspirationally lead, train and coach culinary team
• Supervise / coordinate the preparation and execution of the menu ensuring consistent quality, technique, and presentation
• Conduct daily ordering following budgets and volume forecasting
• Coordinator with Head Chef to ensure all equipment follows proper repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure all Health & Safety protocols are adhered to as per Alberta Health Services guidelines
• Work with Head Chef on all special catering events (BEO's, etc.)
• Assist the Head Chef with performance management/ employee reviews and seasonal hiring
• Meet or exceed forecasted COGS and budgeted Labour / Revenue Expenses
• Work within inventory control systems to provide daily updates and ensure accuracy
• Create & review schedules daily; work collaboratively with the FOH / Restaurant Manager
• Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes Pursuit pillars of brand policies and service standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Journeyman's Red Seal preferred, or equivalent
• 3-5 years' management experience in a high-volume food service and restaurant operation
• Experience in demonstration cooking
• Experience in menu writing, development and costing
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
• Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards
• Demonstrated ability to control operating costs
• Computer literacy is essential
• Highly organized with the ability to create consistency without compromising creativity
• Standard first-aid or higher is an asset

• Beautiful. You'll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You'll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You'll participate in team events - and fun!
• Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.