What will be your daily pursuit?:

Working closely with the Execuitve Chef our Executive Sous Chef will bring the dining experience to life by managing all dining operations, driving financial success, and building great teams. They delight and uplift customers through a human connection and building great teams through mentorship and positive interactions. They enjoy being able to achieve these aspirations autonomously, while leveraging our world class brand and business practices.

What perks can you expect?:
$15/ day Taxable benefit for housing and meals
$500 referral bonus for each peer referred.
Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:

An Executive Sous Chef is the lead supervisor of all food preparation while coordinating the work of Sous Chefs, Cooks and Dishwashers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

Scheduling
Order amalgamation from various kitchens/lines of business
Performance management and appraisals
Recipe and labor costing
Working with the Food and Beverage Coordinator to ensure accuracy of all ordering and documentation
Working with FOH managers in conjunction with the Executive Chef
Taking over kitchen and office duties when the Executive Chef is absent
Pulling sales reports to better understand areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Supervises the training of Sous Chefs
Researches, recommends, and implements new policies and procedures relating to food preparation
Reports all maintenance and repair needs to Executive Chef
Filters all BOH staff challenges/requests through to the Executive Chef
Supervises, expedites, and participates in food preparation, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation
Checks food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal
Supervises the presentation and return of food
Stores food items in refrigeration boxes to prevent contamination
Ensures the satisfaction of guest requests for special food items
Supervises the creation of attractive food displays
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
Minimum 7+ years management experience in high volume food service and restaurant operations
Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
Ability to control cost - food and labor
Computer literacy, including word processing
Proven leadership experience
Organizational skills and ability to implement culinary program and brand development
Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
Standard First-Aid or higher an asset
What will your work environment be like?:
Typically, 5 days on/2 days off
6 days on/1 day off during Peak Periods
No specific days off, can rotate over the weeks and depending on business level
Long Weekends may incur schedule changes
Expect 30 – 50+ hours per week depending on business levels

This fun seasonal position runs from April 6 until October 15, 2023!

Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
Indepdent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

EEO Information: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.%58211601% %%food%%

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