Fine Dining jobs in Langley, BC

Bell2 Lodge/ Last Frontier Heliskiing is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to fill the role of Sous Chef for the summer with possibility of extending into our winter Heliski season.

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Chef in all aspects of running the kitchen, including running the kitchen in the Chef absence.

Summer: Overseeing daily production of the breakfast buffet operations, daily Cafe Menu, Contractor Meal Plan, all staff meals, kitchen HR, staff development, training, inventory and ordering. Up to 20 staff and 45 guest onsite, 3 people in the kitchen.

• Must have exceptional flavor profile/cooking skills/outgoing personality & background in heliskiing resort or luxury hospitality or fine dining or modern casual fine dining.
• Main goal is to wow guests and staff members while having a profound understanding of food cost. A solid work ethic, positive attitude and flexible approach are essential for success in this position.

Preferred Skills and Core Competencies

• Ensure consistent food preparation and presentation of the highest caliber
• Menu execution includes daily dinner prep, sandwiches, soup and baked goods for the cafe.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands in a high pressure environment
• A friendly personality with a genuine desire to help and please others
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, management and co-workers.
• Experience with ordering and inventory of food products for a cost effective operation
• A positive attitude and flexible approach is essential
• Possess articulate communication skills required to interact effectively with guests, management, colleagues and suppliers
• Ability to cater to all guest allergies and dietary restrictions with in-depth product knowledge
• Ability to thrive in a diverse environment with a key focus on guest satisfaction
• Demonstrate excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Use passion and creativity for menu creation to showcase consistently vibrant and exciting dishes

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role
• Lodge life experience a strong asset, ideally in a heliski lodge or fishing lodge
• Food Safe Certificate is required
• First Aid ticket an asset
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary
• Previous experience working in a remote lodge environment is an asset
• Being physically fit and passionate for the outdoors is an asset
• All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada

Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Schedule is three weeks on and one week off working ten hour days. Transfers to and from Terrace weeks out are available. Flights are at your cost.

Please note we cannot accommodate pets.

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Have a look at what drives our passion : https://www.lastfrontierheli.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $270.00 per day

Application question(s):

• Are you aware of Bell2 Location?
• Have you familiarize yourself with our website Bell2lodge.com and LastFrontierheliskiing.com ?
• Are you looking for year around work?
• Are you aware we cannot accommodate pets?
• Do you have experience cooking in a lodge setting?
• How many years of casual fine dining (or fine dining) cooking do you have?
• Can you execute both pub comfort food & casual fine dining?
• Are veggies, grains and greens your friends?
• In our kitchen, everybody helps with dishwashing and cleaning the kitchen, is that and issue for you?

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 3 years (required)
• food ordering: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person