Sous Chef - Magpie & Stump

Job summary

Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and managing daily kitchen operations. Lead and motivate the kitchen team while ensuring food consistency, safety standards, and inventory efficiency.

Job details

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join us at the Magpie & Stump! Magpie & Stump guarantees a classic Banff experience complete with tacos, tequila and debauchery. This little piece of Mexico in the mountains serves up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and over 60 tequilas. In the summer months, join us on 'El Patio' - our sun-drenched rooftop taco bar home to open-air starlight fiestas, serving up margaritas and cervezas under the Banff sky. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.magpieandstump.ca/ We Love Perks! This Position Includes: Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues Learning & Development allowance Cell phone allowance Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months RRSP matching program after 3 months Short-term & Long-term Disability coverage after 3 months 3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays Paid community volunteer time Subsidized manager housing may be available What You’ll Do: Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members Act as an ambassador for BHC by helping identify and hire great culinary talent What You Have: 2-3 years culinary experience is required Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset Food Safety and WHMIS certification required (we can help you get certified if needed) Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and standard operating procedures Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport Flexible schedule required Banff Hospitality Collective is: https://www.banffcollective.com/banff-restaurants BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and managing daily kitchen operations. Lead and motivate the kitchen team while ensuring food consistency, safety standards, and inventory efficiency.

Requirements

Requires 2-3 years of culinary experience and a supervisory background in a kitchen environment. Must possess Food Safety and WHMIS certifications or be willing to obtain them.

Benefits

• Bonus programs • Tips • Welcome gift card • Employee discount • Learning and development allowance • Cell phone allowance • Extended health benefits • RRSP matching program • Disability coverage • Paid vacation • Paid community volunteer time • Subsidized housing

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary arts
• Kitchen management
• Team leadership
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Menu preparation
• Staff training
• Operational efficiency
• Budgeting
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Quality control
• Operational Efficiency
• Composure
• Record Keeping
• Cleanliness
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Sous Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks