Chef De Cuisine

The Chef De Cuisine is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff on multiple levels, mentoring and coaching the team. This is an opportunity for creativity building out menus and specials. The environment is bustling as there are multiple large kitchens within the property that provide full food and beverage services to our bike/ski, local, hotel and business guests. This role provides every opportunity to continue developing a high-level career in the art of culinary, opening opportunities of for advancement internally and externally throughout the Tourism / Hospitality industry.

Compensation Information: $80,000 per annum

Physical Requirement: Heavy (H); work activities involve handling loads up to 20kg; predominantly in an indoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits youll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
• Eligibility for our Pay for Performance incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

• Culinary Education: Diploma or degree in culinary arts or relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in an elevated dining environment, with at least 3 years in a Senior chef role.
• Skills: Strong culinary skills including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation; well-versed in developing culinary manuals.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating a team.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Certifications: Food safety certification.
• Well-versed in inventory, recipe management, and food cost controls.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the Sous Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs, and Chef De Parties, guiding their oversight of the kitchen staff with primary focus on selection, training, and supervising of daily work assignments.
• Act as a coach and mentor; manage performance by setting objectives.
• Develop and implement new menus, specials, and promotions.
• Oversee the daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, plating, and presentation.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control, including labor costs, food costs, and inventory management.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimizing waste.

Why join us?

We are Canadas second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. Thats why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, youll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; youll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc People.

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