Banquet Chef - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community.

Exemplifying the theme, We're Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity, and commitment to the community.

The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community.

We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Banquet Chef provides support/leads our diverse year round Food operations.

Ensuring superior food quality and presentation in all venues and ensuring guests, volunteers and employees of the Calgary Stampede have an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Preparation of the highest quality food and contemporary presentations of all items

- ensure all food products are available through weekly procurement (doing food ordering with Chef de Partie/Sous Chef ) and prepared on a timely basis

Maintain exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail to current menus
Daily meetings with Chef de Partie/Sous Chef to review upcoming events and recap past events to ensure all teams are synced.
Support a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
Leads the cleanliness of all kitchen and areas on a daily basis in accordance with CS and Alberta Health Services standards
Assists Chef de Partie/Sous Chef with research on latest trends

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in Hotel or Restaurant setting.
Journeyman certification is required.
Must possess excellent organizational and quick decision making skills.
Must have high quality standards and promote teamwork.
Must have good knowledge of kitchen safety and safe food handling certificate.
Must be able to work with mínimal or no supervision.
Must possess good carving skills

Benefits
The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

To Apply
All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Behaviors:
Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Preferred

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility