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Company DescriptionLangdon Hall is one of the finest country house hotels in North America and we owe that to our staff. We are proud that our team embodies the highest standards of integrity, quality and positivity, while providing empowered and thoughtful service to our guests.Every member of our staff helps bring to life our philosophy of each guest experiencing warm, personal service and the finest quality food, accommodation, and spa experience. Every role on our property plays a part in the experience we provide, and the memories we help to make.Langdon Hall holds the only CAA Five-Diamond award in Ontario. Perfect your kitchen skills and continue to build your career by joining our talented kitchen brigade led by Executive Chef Jason Bangerter.Voted #5 on Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants, we currently seek a highly motivated and experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic and award winning team.Job DescriptionGiven the nature of Langdon Hall as a unique, luxury boutique property, every team member will serve as an ambassador for the Hotel and be a multi-functional individual who is driven to always exceed guests’ expectations with an attention for detail. Our team members possess strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards their work and their fellow colleagues while handling pressure situations.The Sous Chef is responsible for managing production and execution of all menus offered by Langdon Hall. The Sous Chef will be expected to train and supervise a staff of prep cooks, line cooks and dishwashers to execute production in the line, event line, and pastry line.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide a consistently exceptional experience for all guestsEnsure excellence in guest satisfaction by maintaining a positive and committed “DoWhatever It Takes” attitudeParticipate in staff education plans, including on-the-job trainingMaintain acceptable attendance recordMeet Health & Safety requirementsBe a personal representation of the service and overall hospitality of the staff of thepropertyExceed the expectations of internal and external customersInspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practicesObserve and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, usingmethods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensilsSupervise, instruct and assist with cleaning duties as required, and maintain a clean andsafe work stationSupervise and assist when needed with receiving and storing food ordersOversees the work of all kitchen staffReceives direction from the executive chefHelps maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen cleaning up spills and other potential hazardsimmediatelyTrains newly hired kitchen staff and develops the skills of all kitchen staffMakes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle eachday’s business needsParticipates in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actionsMeets with guests in the dining room when requiredPlaces orders for recipe ingredients and other suppliesEnsures that all standards of safety are strictly observedLooks for ways to save the facility money while still providing top quality products andservices for clientsPossesses the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporatelunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that areindividually plated, including extensive tasting menusTravels to offsite areas when an event is held at another locationAssists with the development of dishes and menusPerform other duties as requiredQualificationsMinimum Knowledge and Skills RequiredMinimum 6 years in a similar roleMust have the ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goalMust have excellent verbal communication and leadership skillsBe able to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentationMust be detail orientedMust have the ability to remain calm in high stress situationsBe able to solve problems quickly under pressureMust have adequate upper body strength for heavy lifting and strong back and legmuscles for hours of standing, bending and walkingAbility to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant ofpeers and supervisorsAbility to read, write, communicate and comprehend verbal and written instructions inEnglishAbility to be accurate, concise, & detail orientedAbility to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organizationExemplary interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.Effective time management skills to organize and prioritize workloadWork Conditions and Physical RequirementsAble to interact professionally both with guests and co-workersAble to lift 50+ lbsStand for extended periodsAble to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidaysExcellent communication skillsPositive attitudeWell groomed, politeStrong organizational skillsAble to absorb and embody Relais & Chateaux's 5C philosophyAdditional InformationSigning Bonus: $500 (payable 3 months after start date)Anniversary Bonus: $2000 (payable on 2nd anniversary and on every anniversary after that)Benefits:Company eventsDental careDiscounted or free foodEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingPaid time offStore discountThe successful candidate must have their own transportation and be able to legally work in Canada.We appreciate your interest in Langdon Hall but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Langdon Hall welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa
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