About Basecamp
Basecamp Properties is a rapidly growing chain of boutique hotels based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise & Kananaskis in Alberta and Revelstoke & Golden in British Columbia. We are an energetic team driven by our core values and providing our guests a home away from home. Basecamp resorts is the recipient Hotelier Magazine’s award for 2023 Regional Company of the year.
MTN House by Basecamp is our latest upscale property with 99 newly renovated hotel rooms, an elevated restaurant with a farm to table ethos, and Canmore’s first Nordic Spa (opening Summer 2024).
Why Work for Us?
- Western Canada's fastest-growing hospitality brand.
- Group health benefits plan (Dental, Vision, Paramedical, and more).
- Employee, Family and Friends discounted rates at all Basecamp Properties.
- Company paid staff events!
- A hands-on people focused Basecamp culture.
Position Overview
Reporting to, and collaborating with the Executive Chef, the sous chef is responsible for the execution of daily culinary operations all for MTN House Hotel.
Shifts: Full-time permanent. Days, evenings & weekends.
Wage: Based on Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervise up to 10 cooks at any time.
- Monitor performance of assigned staff and ensure that all procedures are completed to department standards.
- Responsible for planning and executing daily operations in the absence of the Executive .
- Chef including scheduling, order and other administrative duties as required.
- Conducting ordering and inventory tasks including month end counts and waste tracking.
- Implement daily and weekly cleaning checklists for stewards and cooks.
- Direct and establish daily operational procedures for employees in their daily responsibilities.
- Assign and coordinate daily production and prep work for culinary staff to complete.
- Inspect the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and working condition of the service areas and work stations including all tools, equipment and supplies.
- Maintain high levels of quality and consistency in all aspects of food production.
- Train staff on products, recipes, cooking techniques, mise-en-place, place, safe work practices and other tasks as required
- Ensure fair and consistent departmental rules and practice.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times and maintain composure under pressure.
- Assist Executive Chef in updating recipes, plating instructions of all menu items, opening/closing procedures, and station set-ups.
Requirements
- Red Seal Journeyman cook certification. Prior formal culinary education is an asset.
- 3 years line cooking experience in an upscale operation
- Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a sous chef role in an upscale operation
- Strong knowledge of Food hygiene and safety regulations
- Guest facing attitude with the ability to interact with guests on the floor when required.
- Physically able to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Strong leadership skills
- Flexible working hours.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
Basecamp Properties is a rapidly growing chain of boutique hotels based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise & Kananaskis in Alberta and Revelstoke & Golden in British Columbia. We are an energetic team driven by our core values and providing our guests a home away from home. Basecamp resorts is the recipient Hotelier Magazine’s award for 2023 Regional Company of the year.
MTN House by Basecamp is our latest upscale property with 99 newly renovated hotel rooms, an elevated restaurant with a farm to table ethos, and Canmore’s first Nordic Spa (opening Summer 2024).
