Sous Chef
Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control while supervising the kitchen team. Ensure high-quality culinary production and coordinate cross-functionally to exceed guest expectations.
- On-site
- Kelowna, BC
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT Work among Friends + Nature Panoramic views of nature surround our Table Nineteen lounge, dining room, and event space. Table Nineteen at Okanagan Golf Club has an energetic and professional Team that creates globally balanced main and share plates – a refined culinary take with a sense of familiar. Clever house-made twists and thoughtfully selected + locally available + ethically sourced ingredients in the relaxed but lively Table Nineteen. An operation of this caliber requires an experienced, hands-on and curious Sous Chef. The successful candidate reports to the Executive Chef, is authentic, resourceful, realizes the importance of exceptional communication, is humble and creative in their approach, and is disciplined about holding themselves accountable. Candidates must have strong collaborative skills, be constant learners, lead through influence and passion, operate with positive intent, and enjoy investing into a high-functioning and growing team. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO * Assist the Executive Chef in planning menus considering Guests, marketing conditions, dish popularity, and cost. * Cook and directly supervise the cooking of dishes, maintaining a positive and professional approach. * Monitor controls to minimize waste and loss. * Help schedule and co-ordinate the kitchen Team Members to ensure that food preparation is economical, technically correct, and consistent according to the menu syllabus. * Work with the Executive Chef to develop recipes and techniques for meal preparation and presentation, that produces consistent high quality dishes and minimizes costs; monitor portioning over all items served. * Work cross-functionally with the Food & Beverage Services Manager (and Assistant) and Event Managers/Coordinators to assure that culinary production consistently exceeds Guest expectations. WHAT YOU BRING * Strong a la carte culinary experience with a solid understanding of best practices; culinary degree/red seal strongly recommended. * Experience leading a kitchen team. * Exceptional problem solving, communication, and multi-tasking skills. * Ability to work efficiently and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude. * Emotionally intelligent and conveys and embodies our standard of leadership. * Expression of our Core Values: * Be Real: Communicate with honesty, openness, and respect. * Own It: Take responsibility and show passion. * Bring Your Best: Provide new ideas and seek opportunities for growth. * Succeed Together: Show compassion; appreciate uniqueness. WHAT WE OFFER YOU * $60,000-65,000 annual salary (depending on experience) * Tips and event surcharge payouts * FREE GOLF and GROUP LESSONS * Career growth and training opportunities * Extended health, dental, and vision benefits (for full-time Team Members) * Flexible schedule * Regularly scheduled Team social events * Discounts on meals and golf shop merchandise * Working for a company that strives to give its Team Members a world-class experience; 2024 Employees First Award Winner [https://www.destinationbc.ca/news/2024-bc-tourism-industry-awards-winners/] Join us in living our Purpose: To enrich lives and inspire connection
What you’ll do
Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control while supervising the kitchen team. Ensure high-quality culinary production and coordinate cross-functionally to exceed guest expectations.
Requirements
Requires strong a la carte culinary experience and a proven track record of leading kitchen teams. A culinary degree or Red Seal certification is strongly recommended along with exceptional communication skills.
Benefits
• Tips And Event Surcharge Payouts • Free Golf And Group Lessons • Career Growth And Training Opportunities • Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Vision Benefits • Flexible Schedule • Team Social Events • Meal Discounts • Golf Shop Merchandise Discounts
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Supervision
- Waste Management
- Recipe Development
- Team Leadership
- A La Carte Cooking
- Problem Solving
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cost Control
- Portion Monitoring
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Sports & Recreation
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week