Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.
Job Title: Sous Chef
Property: Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels

Please note: By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Position Summary:
Assists the Executive Chef in the kitchen to prepare and administer all activities associated with the presentation of superior food for a fine dining establishment in a professional, productive and timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:

Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity

Accountable to Owner, Team Members and Guests

Assists Executive Chef with ordering food and introducing new food lines

Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of food

Assists in menu writing for the restaurants as well as for special occasions and conferences

Expedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budget

Monitors staff to ensure that they are working in a safe and conscientious manner

Prepares and cooks meals

Completes any other human resource function required to operate kitchen including training, completing forms and scheduling staff

Prepare payroll for processing, supervise staff consisting of two shifts

Assist on occasion for banquets and weddings etc., when required

Assist in training recent team members and on an on-going basis

Secondary Responsibilities:

Supervises and directs kitchen staff of approximately 10-35 employees

Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services

Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences





All other duties as assigned

Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements:

Excellent recall ability

Professional Requirements:

Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in a busy high caliber restaurant

Red Seal Certificate

Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes:

Good leadership skills and ability to motivate team

Self-starter and self-motivated

Flexible, adaptable, capable of working with minimal supervision

Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills

Focused and capable of working with a multitude of distractions

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs. including bending and carrying items

Standing for extended periods of time

Working in extreme temperatures of very hot in summer and very cold in winter in the kitchen

Constant interruptions from the noise of a busy kitchen

Stress associated with being responsible for large superior dining facility as a cost and revenue center

Long hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others that may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

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📌 SOUS CHEF (Ontario)
🏢 Vintage Hotels
📍 Ontario