• 06-Jun-2023 to Until Filled (PST)
• Canada Life Centre
• Winnipeg, MB, CAN
• Salary
• Full-Time Salary Year Round

Job Listing: Executive Sous Chef

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

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Location: We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef for the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Canada Life Centre is an indoor sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown Winnipeg. The arena is the home of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League and the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

Canada Life Centre was designed with the fan in mind. Every seat, every sightline, every concession area and every full-colour video display has been engineered to provide the ultimate fan experience. We've done our best to create a place where fans can enjoy themselves and we hope you will do just that.

Principal Function:

The Executive Sous Chef is a position that is found in large Sodexo Live! Sports/ Entertainment venues and Convention Centers within first tier markets (and in some cases, second tier markets), with a high business volume and an expansive and complex food and beverage operation. They are the first level of management in a Sodexo Live! commercial kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of the Sous Chefs, and assures that foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

The Executive Sous Chef directs all aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. The Executive Sous Chef directly supervises the preparation and production of the unit's menus and manages a shift or station in the hot kitchen, the cold kitchen and/or the bakery and pastry shop.

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for training, mentoring and helping to develop other Culinarians, and for monitoring and organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports the overall operation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.
• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.
• Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Formal training at an accredited culinary school. Red Seal Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a culinary leadership position with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years in a culinary leadership role in an operation with annual revenues in excess of $5M.
• Up to date Food Safe Certification and strong working knowledge of local health regulations.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with strong background in P&L management.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with proven ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
• Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual, with the ability to handle many tasks at one time, and work to numerous deadlines at once.
• Strong focus on service excellence and a positive attitude that contributes to collaboration and team work.
• Computer proficiency specifically in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person