Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Per Week: 30 – 40 (guest visit and weather dependant)
Wage: $65,000 per year + gratuities
The Sous Chef is a key member of the culinary leadership team at Sea to Sky Gondola. Reporting to the Head Chef and working closely with the Executive Chef, this role provides hands-on leadership across all food service operations, including restaurant service, catering and events, production kitchens, and seasonal outlets.
This role is designed for versatile culinary leaders who thrive in dynamic environments and are capable of leading teams across multiple business units. While each Sous Chef may have primary operational responsibilities, all members of the leadership team are expected to support the broader operation and confidently lead catering events, production shifts, and restaurant service as business demands require.
Rather than managing a single outlet, our Sous Chefs are developed as well-rounded culinary leaders who gain exposure to:
- High-volume restaurant operations
- Weddings and catered events
- Production and commissary kitchen management
- Menu execution across multiple concepts
- Team leadership and development
- Seasonal business and special event operations
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated chef looking to advance into a future Head Chef or Executive Chef role.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead daily culinary operations across restaurant, catering, event, production, and seasonal outlets.
- Supervise, mentor, train, and develop culinary team members.
- Support and oversee Chef de Parties and front-line kitchen teams.
- Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation standards, and food quality expectations.
- Assist in staffing, scheduling, labour management, and productivity planning.
- Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing culinary training initiatives.
- Execute and oversee catering events, weddings, banquets, and special functions.
- Coordinate production schedules and ensure appropriate prep levels for business demands.
- Monitor food quality, portion controls, waste management, and food costs.
- Ensure Food Safe, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are consistently maintained.
- Supports organisational sustainability goals by incorporating environmentally responsible practices into daily work and minimising environmental impact.
- Identifies opportunities within their role to reduce waste, conserve resources, and enhance sustainable operations.
- Utilises Microsoft 365 tools (including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other authorised systems) and approved AI technologies to support collaboration, communication, and work efficiency.
- Applies critical thinking and professional judgement to all AI-assisted work; outputs are reviewed, validated, and not relied upon as the sole basis for decisions.
- Adheres to company policies, data privacy requirements, and security standards when using digital tools and AI.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Skills, experience & education
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or in a similar leadership role.
- Proven ability to lead and train a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to maintain food quality and consistency under pressure.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Food Safe Level 1 (or equivalent) certification required.
- Serving it Right Certificate.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
- A passion for American BBQ, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine & baking is a strong asset.
- Criminal Record Check required.
Benefits & Perks:
Joining our team means enjoying a lifestyle where work, adventure, and community come together.
- Free Lift Pass for you and your immediate family—enjoy unlimited mountain access.
- Free meals on shift plus great discounts when you're off.
- Exclusive pro‑level discounts with top adventure and outdoor brands.
- Many local perks through partnerships with amazing Squamish businesses.
- Affordable staff housing in the beautiful Garibaldi Highlands, featuring:
- Private rooms in a dorm‑style building
- Shared Jack‑and‑Jill bathrooms
- Communal kitchen and lounge spaces
- Free shuttle to downtown Squamish and the Gondola
- A dedicated Housing Manager and a vibrant community atmosphere
- Live in one of BC’s top outdoor adventure towns with world‑class hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing at your doorstep.
- A fun, casual, and professional workplace where individuality is celebrated and everyone brings their best attitude to the mountain each day.
- Frequent team events and monthly recognition awards to celebrate your achievements and build strong team connections.
- Opportunities to stay longer than one season, grow with us, and build a lasting career in a truly unique environment.
If you answered yes to the questions above, can see yourself performing the duties listed, and have the qualifications we are looking for, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Squamish, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have your Food Safe Level 1 (or equivalent)?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada (i.e. approved work permit, PR, Citizenship)?
Experience:
- culinary leadersip: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Serving It Right (required)
Work Location: In person
