Sous Chef

Join The Henry Public House – We’re Hiring a Sous Chef!

Location: Cloverdale, BC

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at The Henry, a vibrant public house in the heart of Cloverdale. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

As Sous Chef, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in all kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient culinary experience. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions that directly impact guest satisfaction, food quality, and profitability, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring all team members complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and log reports
• Managing profit reporting and actively participating in monthly profit meetings
• Assisting with kitchen recruitment, training, and staff development, including interviewing, orientations, onboarding, and ongoing training
• Conducting monthly audits in compliance with JRG and local health standards, including cooking lines, prep areas, storage, coolers/freezers, and more
• Controlling food costs through portion control, waste reduction, and weekly inventory management
• Tracking QSA’s (Quality Service Audits) and providing follow-up training to improve kitchen performance
• Managing kitchenware and disposables budgets
• Assisting with scheduling, overtime management, and achieving labour targets based on sales forecasts
• Ensuring high-quality food presentation and consistency in accordance with company standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a kitchen team of 5 or more staff members, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive working environment

The Perks:

• A fun, supportive work culture with company events
• Staff discounts at all JRG locations and discounted meals during shifts
• Extended Health Benefits Plan available after 6 months of employment
• Access to Joseph Richard University (JRU) for ongoing training and development
• Growth opportunities across all JRG establishments and divisions

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a leadership role and is looking for a great opportunity in a vibrant, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you. Please be sure to include an up to date resume with your application.