Sous Chef

• Company: Kumsheen Rafting Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Professional
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 1345 Trans Canada Hwy, Lytton, British Columbia V0K 1Z0
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: May 1st, 2023
• End Date: September 4th, 2023
• Positions Available: 1

Kumsheen is looking for a Sous Chef this season to join our team of energetic, adventurous, and friendly staff. This is a great opportunity to work & live in one of the most beautiful areas in BC, at an incredible family-run adventure resort. 

About the position:

The Sous Chef works in Kumsheen’s Cutting Board Restaurant under the direction of the Head Chef. The Cutting Board Restaurant provides a friendly atmosphere, remarkable food, and memorable service to our resort guests.

• In a typical year, the Cutting Board Restaurant seats 60 indoors and has a seasonal patio that seats another 60. It is a full-service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering primarily to resort guests and secondarily to the general public in summer months.
• In May, June, and September, service is largely pre-booked banquet style meals for large groups (Dry-Grads, Corporate, etc.). During the peak season, (mid-June until mid-September), service is a limited à la carte menu and some banquet-style meals for large groups. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all aspects of the food-service operation, including the administrative and technical duties required to provide the restaurant with high-quality cuisine
• Provide coverage and assistance for the Head Chef as needed
• Responsible for adherence to all provincial sanitation guidelines
• Supervise the duties of all other kitchen personnel, including training new staff members when necessary
• Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked kitchen
• Be friendly and outgoing with positive communication skills and patience

Employment perks:

• Our Back of House Staff usually make about an additional $2-4 per hour on top of their hourly wage, season dependant
• Access to outdoor recreation in one of the most beautiful regions in BC (including free rafting!)
• Steady 5-day on/2-day off work schedule
• Paid overtime
• Access to subsidized resort-based staff accommodation
• Access to the Kumsheen Resort facilities (including pool and hot tub!)
• Professional workplace and equipment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the outdoor industry
• Restaurant and retail discounts, family/friend rafting passes, family accommodation discounts, and more!

Successful applicants will possess the following attributes:

• Experience in an a la carte kitchen as a working chef
• Experience as a manager or supervisor in a kitchen / restaurant is an asset
• Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and keep cool under pressure 
• Ability to work flexible hours, either the breakfast/lunch shift or the lunch/dinner shift
• Resort experience preferred
• Previous experience with serving large groups an asset (weddings, corporate, school groups, etc.)
• FOODSAFE and Serving It Right
• Outstanding references for both kitchen skills and management skills

We thank all applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work full-time in Canada

• Salary/Wage: $17.50/hr, plus great perks!

We pride ourselves on our talented and enthusiastic team members. If you think you'd be a great addition to our team, we'd be delighted to hear from you!

Please submit your resume to employment@kumsheen.com to apply with the position name in the subject line. 

Post Date: March 27, 2023 Deadline for Application: March 31, 2023