Job Summary

Petalo is seeking a passionate and energetic Sous Chef to join our vibrant and tight knit culinary team. In this dynamic role, you will assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a lively, efficient work workplace. Your leadership will inspire our kitchen staff to deliver memorable dining experiences while adhering to the highest standards of food safety and hospitality.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional eager to grow their career in a fast-paced, creative setting. This is a cooking position, and you are required to be versatile as well as savvy in different styles of cooking, from butchery, to baking, patissier, as well as all the individual positions withing the kitchen. Call, Grill, Entremetier, and Garde Manger.

This is a bit of a pirate ship,..... if you are delicate or have thin skin this may be a challenge for you.

Responsibilities

- Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking processes
- Supervise and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness
- Assist in developing and executing innovative menu items that delight our guests
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and proper food handling procedures at all times




- Oversee food inventory management, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste
- Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction
- Lead by example in maintaining a positive, energetic work environment that fosters teamwork and professional growth

Qualifications

- Proven supervising experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting, with strong team management skills
- Extensive food preparation and cooking experience within the food industry or restaurant environment
- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on motivating and guiding kitchen staff
- Experience with restaurant management tasks such as inventory control and quality assurance
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams including bartending and serving staff
- Passion for culinary arts, hospitality, and delivering outstanding guest experiences

Join us at Petalo where your culinary talents will shine! We’re dedicated to creating an energetic workplace that values leadership, creativity, and teamwork. If you’re ready to elevate your career in a lively environment committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Pay: $45,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Petalo is looking for a Sous Chef (Calgary)
🏢 Petalo
📍 Calgary