sous-chef
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Sous Chef - Cafe Lunette
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November 04, 2024
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Cafe Lunette
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*About Freehand Hospitality*
Freehand Hospitality operates several unique chef-driven restaurants and bars in the Queen?s Marque district on the Halifax waterfront including, Mystic, ToriDori, Drift, Bar Sofia, Café Lunette, Peacock, Daryâ, and Salt + Ash. Freehand's diverse portfolio showcases a wide array of cooking styles?from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare?along with warm and genuine hospitality.
Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendez-vous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between.
Executed by Chef de Cuisine Vanessa Belanger, our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics ? from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches.
We are looking for a *Sous Chef*. This individual will work closely with the Chef and collaborate with our amazing team.
Ideally, this individual will have expertise in French cooking and will bring consistency to breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with seamless transition. They should value authenticity, precision, and flavor balance.
*What you?ll be doing:*
* Communicating the restaurant's vision to all team members and leading by example.
* Inspiring the team with your exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
* Consistently monitoring kitchen operations and cleanliness
* Building and maintaining relationships with team members and front of house management alike
* Following proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
* Showing leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
* Demonstrating high personal integrity, business ethics and taking every opportunity to promote the restaurant
* Participating in recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
* Using conflict/resolution and problem-solving skills
* Other duties as assigned
*What we are looking for:*
* 2-3 years of previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment
* Extensive knowledge of French cuisine (especially bistro-style)
* High standards of kitchen cleanliness
* Strong organization skills for a café setting with rapid service times.
* Passion for food & culinary excellence
* High level of integrity, discipline and vision
* Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
* Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail
* Drive and initiative
* Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization
* Performs well in a performance-based culture
* Very hands on approach and motivates others by setting the example
*What?s in it for you?*
* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits.
* Access to our gym and fitness facilities.
* 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
* RRSP Matching
* Tuition Reimbursement
A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Experience:
* Cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In pe
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LocationHalifax, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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