Sous Chef - Production, Catering

The Oliver & Bonacini Events team provides full-service catering and event management services for corporate entertaining, galas and fundraisers, social events, weddings, receptions and business breakfast/luncheons. The Sous Chef, Catering is accountable for supporting the preparation and execution of high quality menus for all off-site catering events.
The day to day:
Work with the Off-Site Catering Chef with to prepare a variety of balanced, attractive and cost effective menu options
Prepare appropriate recipes & ensure that all required supplies, resources and materials are purchased, ordered and available when needed
Execute client menu tastings and assist the execution for all offsite catering events, ensuring that all required preparation, delivery, set-up, service, and take down responsibilities are properly and efficiently executed
Perform all types of high volume food production and preparation duties
Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
Follows production sheets and production lists, perform various inventory, receiving and quality control tasks, consistently monitoring kitchen operations and cleanliness
Build and maintain relationships with team members and front of house management alike, reinforcing the O&B values daily
Work with the Off-Site Catering Chef to ensure fiscal responsibility for food and labour costs for each event
Assist with recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as scheduling, performance management and employee coaching
Maintain excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services.
Assist with staff briefings and meetings
Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote O&B’s Catering services
Other duties as assigned or required
Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience as a Catering Chef or Sous Chef with extensive culinary training and proven depth and breadth of food knowledge and trends
Proven effective supervisory skills, knowledge of food preparation, food costing and quality control procedures
Prior work experience in a high volume production setting with experience in off-site catering, and kitchen management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees, and work closely with clients.
Proficient in performing many tasks simultaneously while at the same time making sure all details are properly addressed in those tasks
A dedication to understanding & exceeding customer expectations. A high energy level or sense of urgency in carrying out assigned tasks.
Strong business acumen; organized and methodical team-oriented worker
Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
A valid Driver’s Licence
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No