Posted 8 months ago
Sous Chef
@ Best Western Plus Fernie
Fernie, British Columbia
Overview
Best Western Plus Fernie is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to work alongside the Executive Chef in a fast-paced hotel kitchen serving café service and banquets. The role combines hands-on cooking, menu development, food cost control, team scheduling and training, and food safety enforcement. The posting requires flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Cook high-quality dishes for café and banquet service
- Support daily kitchen operations during busy periods
- Contribute to menu development and specials
- Manage food costs and reduce waste
- Assist with scheduling, training and supervising staff
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years in a busy kitchen, hotel or high-volume preferred
- Leadership experience an asset or desire to grow into it
- Solid knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Best Western Plus Fernie
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Overview:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef (or experienced cook ready to step up) to join our kitchen team at Best Western Mountain Lodge. Working closely with our Executive Chef, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive environment where your ideas, skills, and creativity truly matter.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead by example in delivering high-quality, consistent dishes for both café service and banquet events
- Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient service, even during busy periods
- Collaborate on menu development and creative features, bringing fresh ideas and current food trends to life
- Help manage food costs, reduce waste, and identify opportunities to improve profitability
- Assist with team scheduling, training, and supervision to maintain strong kitchen performance
- Uphold and enforce food safety, hygiene, and BC Health regulations
- Foster a positive, respectful team culture built on professionalism and accountability
- Step in wherever needed—this is a hands-on role with variety every day
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in a busy kitchen environment (hotel or high-volume service preferred)
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset—or a strong desire to grow into one
- Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and multitasking under pressure
- Passion for food, creativity, and continuous learning
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced setting
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
Why Join Us?
- Gratuities and tip-out opportunities
- Health, dental, and retirement savings plans
- Access to on-site gym
- Staff discounts
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