Assistant Sous Chef

Job Summary

Location: Air Canada Airport Lounges, Dorval

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counselling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Help select and develop recipes and menus.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating meal preparation and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals and snacks.
• Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls and provide operational reports to the District Manager as required.
• Receive and inspect product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Develop and implement a cleaning schedule for the food services department, including the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment, and general cleaning of the dining room and kitchen.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Assistant Sous-Chefs ? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• Minimum of two years management experience in restaurants.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of performing administrative duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.