Job Description

Position: Chef, Sportsbar
Department: Hospitality
Reports to: Executive Sous Chef

The Chef, Sportsbar will be responsible for leading the culinary operations of the Sportsbar at Rogers Arena. This position is also responsible for ensuring that exceptional hospitality is provided, and that food quality, food safe, and operational standards are always maintained. We are looking for high energy, passionate chefs who are driven to flex their culinary skills to exceed fans’ expectations and to reach our goal of delivering industry-leading hospitality, service, and food while creating unforgettable moments that unite us all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned as required)

• Leading the culinary management team to identify, evaluate, and improve service strategies
• Providing leadership, development, and motivation of team to ensure fan-focused delivery is always paramount through consistent delivery of high-quality food in a thrilling atmosphere
• Ensuring great service through consistent and timely execution of all menus and recipes, training, and accountability of the culinary team in execution and by obtaining regular feedback through table visits and executing show quality standards
• Hiring and training of all culinary team members and maintaining appropriate staffing levels per business needs
• Managing culinary staff, including supervising activities of cooks and stewards
• Participating in the menu planning and development and planning for food and beverage for the two restaurants (private clubs)
• Engaging with fans, as well as team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is always received
• Maintaining sanitation standards throughout the kitchens to comply with Provincial regulations
• Overseeing inventory of food product and coordinating product ordering and receiving
• Ensuring food quality in presentation and production throughout the venue
• Developing strong working relationships with suppliers and benchmarking food costing

WE HAVE:

• A team you can belong to and believe in
• A fun, high energy environment
• An open mind for new ideas
• The opportunity to embark on a career development journey

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager at a similar sized facility
• Red Seal certification, a degree in the Culinary Arts or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Impeccable creative culinary abilities
• Inspirational leadership skills and the ability to rally a team to achieve its highest potential, and then driving it to the next level
• The ability to create and develop eating experiences that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Strong computer proficiency in systems related to the department
• Level 1 and 2 Foodsafe Certification
• The flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• 2 years of experience in an entertainment-based facility

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.