Recommended by Michelin in its prestigious culinary guide and certified a Great Place to Work®, Wildlight is the Pattison Food Group’s first full-service restaurant, where the spirit of the West Coast inspires everything – from the local and seasonal ingredients on the menu to the relaxed and sophisticated interior featuring the natural elements and textures of Canada’s scenic western shoreline. Join our award-winning chef and outstanding team in providing memorable meals and an exceptional guest experience at Wildlight.
We are hiring Sous Chefs, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar at our location in Vancouver, BC near the UBC area.
You will be responsible for:
Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls and forecast needs.
Participating in activities of chefs, cooks and other personnel.
Supporting the Executive Chef in ensuring operational standards are met including proper scheduling, quality standards, inventory and shrink control, equipment maintenance, sanitation, food safety and health & safety.
Supporting with team member relations including training, supervising, coaching & mentoring, and performance management.
Being an inspirational leader and developer of talent, providing feedback and recognition.
Fostering a positive environment in which all team members have the ability to maximize their potential.
Effectively partnering with the restaurant staff and front of house managers.
Assisting the Executive Chef in estimating annual food budget.
Conducting meetings, menu briefings and maintaining communication lines between the line staff and Executive Chef.
You have:
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in an upscale, high volume restaurant operation with extensive culinary skills.
A Food Safe Certificate.
Experience with food cost management, forecasting, budgeting, labour management and purchasing.
Knowledge of current culinary trends, food products, standard recipes and proper presentation.
Proficiency with computers and applications including POS systems (considered an asset).
Culinary education (considered an asset).
Fine dining experience (considered an asset).
You are:
An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
Creative, innovative, and passionate for great food.
Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
Here are some of the perks we offer:
Get paid every Friday!
Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
Benefits & pension eligibility.
Wellness and team member assistance program.
Educational reimbursement.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
With a team of 22,000 of the world’s best grocers at more than 180 stores from B.C. to Manitoba, Save-On-Foods is one of BC’s Top Employers, B.C.’s Most Loved Brand, and a great place to grow your career. Our legacy of outstanding value and customer service dates back more than 100 years and continues in every community we serve, every day.
At Save-On-Foods we provide opportunities for continuous development, competitive total compensation and a fun working environment. We demonstrate corporate responsibility by living our core values supporting local and celebrating our world class team.
