Posted 3 months ago
Junior Sous Chef
@ Nunastar Properties Inc.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, NT is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for full-time work across restaurant, lounge, banquet and catering operations. The role supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, mentors junior kitchen staff and maintains food safety standards. Pay is $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, with subsidized staff accommodation and relocation assistance mentioned.
Pay:
$26–$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily culinary operations across restaurant, banquet and catering
- Prepare and execute high-quality dishes to presentation standards
- Support Executive Chef and Sous Chefs with menu execution
- Mentor and train junior kitchen team members
- Maintain food safety, sanitation and kitchen quality standards
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of professional culinary experience
- Knowledge of banquet production and restaurant service
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen (asset)
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and team-building skills
- Red Seal or equivalent culinary training (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary arts |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance |
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Nunastar Properties Inc.
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Full company description
We are Northern Canada's premier owners, developer, and manager of residential, hospitality and commercial properties and the best employer to work with. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Nunastar Properties Inc. is one of the leading residential and commercial real estate companies in Canada's North. Nunastar is also one of the largest hospitality and lodging providers in the North. Nunastar's real estate holdings in Iqaluit include 100,000 sq. ft. of commercial and retail space in the Astro Hill Complex and 350 residential apartment units and townhouses. Frobisher Inn – Iqaluit, Nunavut The Frobisher Inn is the largest full-service hotel in Canada's Eastern Arctic with 95 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining and food options including a fine dining experience at our Chef's Table and a flexible 220 person conference center. The Frobisher Inn offers top rated service for the business traveler, adventurer, or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event. The Explorer Hotel – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories The Explorer Hotel is the premier full-service hotel in Canada's North with 259 guest rooms, variety of contemporary dining options and 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space. The Explorer Hotel offers top rated service for the adventurer, business traveler or for a team that is looking for a unique and special place to hold your next event.
- LinkedIn followers
- 795
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27
- Reported office locations
- Suite 200, 1281 - 91 Street SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 1H1, CA
- 4825 49 Avenue Yellowknife, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2R3, CA
- Astro Hill Complex, Iqaluit , Nunavut X0A 0H0, CA
- Astro Hill, Iqaluit , Nunavut X0A 1H1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Nunastar Properties Inc.
- Specialties
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Management
- Bar Management
- Asset Management
- People Development
- Community Support
- Restaurant Management
- Commercial Real Estate Management
- Residential Real Estate Management
- Charitable fundraising
- Care for the North
- and Employee Engagement
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We are Northern Canada's premier owners, developer, and manager of residential, hospitality and commercial properties and the best employer to work with. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Nunastar Properties Inc. is one of the leading residential and commercial real estate companies in Canada's North. Nunastar is also one of the largest hospitality and lodging providers in the North. Nunastar's real estate…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Commercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateHospitality ManagementHotel ManagementBar ManagementAsset ManagementPeople DevelopmentCommunity SupportRestaurant ManagementCommercial Real Estate Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Junior Sous Chef – Explorer Hotel (Yellowknife, NT)
Hourly Rate: $26.00 – $30.00
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Explorer Hotel is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Yellowknife, NT. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment supporting restaurant, banquet, and catering operations while delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: $26.00 – $30.00
- Subsidized staff accommodation may be available
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Career growth opportunities with one of Northern Canada's premier hotels
- Supportive team environment in the Northwest Territories' capital city
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily culinary operations across restaurant, lounge, banquet, and catering services
- Prepare and execute high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency and presentation standards
- Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs with menu execution and kitchen leadership
- Mentor and train junior kitchen team members to ensure operational excellence
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen quality standards
- Assist with inventory control, food preparation, and kitchen organization
Qualifications
- Minimum 5–7 years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of banquet production, restaurant service, and contemporary culinary techniques
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting is an asset
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent communication and team-building skills
- Red Seal certification or equivalent culinary training is considered an asset
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