Sous Chef, Full Time
The Sous Chef assists the Head Chef in menu planning and oversees kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food service. They are responsible for managing inventory, maintaining health and safety standards, and controlling food costs.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Key Responsibilities: * Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing menus. * Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service. * Ensure all dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality standards. * Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies. * Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations. * Train and mentor junior kitchen staff. * Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. * Minimize food waste and control food costs. Qualifications: * Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts (preferred). * Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Skills: * Culinary expertise * Leadership and team management * Food preparation and presentation * Inventory and cost control * Problem-solving and decision-making * Attention to detail * Time management
What you’ll do
The Sous Chef assists the Head Chef in menu planning and oversees kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food service. They are responsible for managing inventory, maintaining health and safety standards, and controlling food costs.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A diploma or certification in Culinary Arts is preferred, along with a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Inventory ControlPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Cost ControlPreferred
- LeadershipPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Food safetyPreferred
- Food preparationPreferred
- Decision MakingPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Culinary expertise
- Leadership
- Team management
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Inventory control
- Cost control
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Food safety
- Sanitation regulations
- Mentoring
- Cost Control
- Planning
- Kitchen Management
- Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
- Decision Making
- Cleanliness
- Communication
- Food Services
- Culinary Arts
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Operations
- Quality Management
- Recipes
- Time Management
- Team Management
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Sous Chef
- Chefs
- Chefs and Head Cooks
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week