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2603 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Fiore Famiglia Restaurant

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2603 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team

Vancouver, British Columbia (view on map)

Posted 22 hours ago

Job Description

Fiore Famiglia is a modern Italian restaurant with an intimate neighborhood feel located in the heart of Kitsilano. We pride ourselves on offering the freshest hand crafted italian food in a warm, inviting space suited to diners of all ages. Our seasonal menus are designed for sharing, and guests can enjoy a beautifully curated wine list and cocktails.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for the day to day operations in the Fiore Famiglia kitchen. This position will demonstrate culinary talent by personally performing tasks while leading the staff, to ensure a consistent high quality product is produced. They play a vital role in supporting the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in menu development and daily restaurant operations. The Sous Chef will be expected to manage the kitchen team during service to ensure smooth food service operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
• Produce high quality dishes up to the restaurants established standards
• Create unique daily/weekly features that showcase the diversity of regional italian cuisine
• Advise on pasta making techniques to ensure that ingredients and processes produce consistent quality products
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu development
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Inventory Management - ensure all food products received are stored and rotated properly and that all processed items are labeled and dated.
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely, correctly and properly maintained.
• Ensuring all food items are prepared as per recipes, while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
• Performance management of staff including discipline as needed
• Ability to work any station in the kitchen and help out when necessary

Skills

• Strong leadership and management 
• Delegation of tasks and responsibilities to subordinates as required
• Organized and detail oriented
• Proficient with health and safety rules and regulations - Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Professionalism
• Creative Thinking
• Motivated

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English, written and verbal
• Ability to stand for several hours
• Ability to lift at least 22kg (50lbs)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a high volume kitchen
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Understanding of regional Italian cuisine and techniques
• Experience in baking, hand stretched pizza, extruded and hand rolled pasta,
• Eligible to legally work in Canada, with proof of Valid work permit
• Degree or Certificate in Culinary an asset