Vintage Hotels & Niagara's Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Junior 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: Junior Sous Chef***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 area of ordering and maintaining proper inventory levels and by monitoring team members to ensure they are working in a safe manner, all consistent with a fine dining restaurant.Duties and Responsibilities:Primary ResponsibilitiesProviding personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunityAssists the kitchen with ordering food items in their department and introducing new food linesMonitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of foodAssists in menu writing for the restaurant as well as for special occasions and conferencesMonitors Team Members to ensure they are working in a secure and conscientious mannerPrepares and cooks mealsCompletes any other human resource function required to operate a kitchen including training, completing forms and scheduling of Team MembersSecondary ResponsibilitiesAssists on occasion for banquets and weddings etc. when requiredHaving a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties' products and servicesSuggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests' specific preferencesAll other duties as assignedProfessional RequirementsRed Seal CertificateCurrent Safe Food Handler's CertificateMinimum five (5)



years progressive experience in high caliber restaurantPrevious culinary supervisory work experiencePrevious up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an assetPersonal AttributesExcellent recall abilityAble to motivate a teamSelf-starter and self-motivatingFlexible, adaptable, capable of working with minimal supervisionExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenCapable of working with a multitude of distractionsExcellent judgement ability and problem solvingConfidence in selling and up-selling products and servicesPositive sales-oriented personalityDesire to meet goalsEthical and honestPhysical RequirementsPhysical demands of lifting, of up to 50 lbs., bending and carryingStanding for extended periods of timeWorking in extreme temperatures of very hot in summer and very cold in winter in the kitchenConstant interruptions from the noise of a busy kitchenStress associated with being responsible for large superior dining facility as a cost and revenue centerLong hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentLais 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 who 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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