Sous Chef

About the Company

Bear Street Tavern is known for Banff's best pizza, signature sandwiches, and cast iron specialties. Part of the Banff Hospitality Collective, we offer a cozy, dog-friendly atmosphere for adventurers to enjoy great food and drinks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to foster a positive, efficient work environment
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
• Ensure stations are properly stocked for peak service periods
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members
• Help identify and hire great culinary talent

Requirements

• 2-3 years of culinary experience
• Experience and passion for pizza-making
• Food Safety and WHMIS certification
• Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and SOPs
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for a full shift
• Flexible schedule availability

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role

Benefits

• Projected annual earnings of $67,800 (base salary + tips + bonuses)
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus statutory holidays
• Paid community volunteer time
• $200 Welcome Gift Card
• 50% off food and beverages at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development and cell phone allowances
• Extended health benefits (premiums paid by BHC after 3 months)
• RRSP/FHSA matching program after 3 months
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage after 3 months
• Subsidized manager housing may be available