sous-chef

Title posted on indeed.com - Sous Chef

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Employer details The Friendly Society

Job details

The Friendly Society is a bustling neighbourhood restaurant located in the beautiful village of Elora. We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our amazing BOH team! Summary: Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Ensures the kitchen team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Duties/Responsibilities: ? Leads kitchen team in chef's absence * Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating * Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients * Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance * Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours * Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards * Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns * Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards * Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities * Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed * Assists head chef with menu creation ? Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing Required Skills/Abilities: * Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices. * Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs. * Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Education and Experience: * Culinary Arts degree or diploma considered an asset * A minimum of 2 years? experience in a similar role. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Tips Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Discounted or free food Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Elora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Similar Role: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2025-07-01