Job Description

About Us

Operating year-round for private charters and catering, Harbour Cruises is Vancouver’s leader in boat cruise entertainment. We are proud to offer Vancouver’s only narrated tour of the inner-harbour, and the city’s most popular dinner, and luncheon cruises. In addition to retail cruise products, private corporate events, and special event cruises, we also offer a unique and delightful way to experience the city. We are known for our attentive and efficient onboard staff, and professionally prepared cuisine. We are committed to ensuring that our guests’ cruises are events they’ll remember and repeat! Based out of Vancouver Harbour in beautiful Vancouver, BC - we are dedicated to offering our guests the highest standards of customer service, quality and professionalism in the hospitality industry.

If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, and joining our team of passionate service professionals, you can check out more about our team here.

What you will work on

Join our culinary team at Harbour Cruises and Just Right Catering, where creativity meets opportunity! We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our Company.

Our successful candidate will be at the heart of our offsite Kitchen, collaborating closely with our Executive Chef to orchestrate culinary magic across a diverse array of settings, from our public buffet cruises, private chartered vessels to limitless offsite events and more! You will be a pivotal part of our operations team, ensuring seamless execution and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From meticulous planning to flawless follow-up, you'll be the driving force behind our culinary excellence. This isn't just a job—it's a journey of growth and discovery. With ample room to spread your culinary wings, you'll have the space to innovate, and elevate your skills to new heights. Whether you're dreaming up imaginative dishes or leading our team with infectious energy, every day brings new opportunities for creativity and development.

Join us at Harbour Cruises and Just Right Catering - Embark on your next adventure with us, where we celebrate collaboration, diversity, and a shared love for great food and unforgettable experiences!"

As the Sous Chef at Harbour Cruises and Just Right Catering, you’ll get to:

Assist the Executive Chef to manage all food operations including all our venues (Vessels, Offsites, Popups etc.)
Maintain exceptional levels of food production
Assist in recruiting, training and developing our kitchen team
Manage kitchen operations efficiently and with professionalism
Develop and execute departmental targets and objectives, schedules, budgets, policies & procedures, etc.
Work in tandem with our Executive Chef for Menu Development, Cost Control, Productivity, - Quality Assurance
Ensure our Food and Beverage departments are adequately and productively staffed
Hold our teams to high standards by holding them accountable through Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure that all our venues are set up for success through the maintenance and organization of our equipment and resources. (ie. Inventory, communication)
Conduct daily inspections and walkthrough of our spaces and follow up with non-conformities
Liaise with all departments to ensure seamless communications to execute our daily operations
Additional duties as assigned

What you will bring to the team

3+ years culinary leadership or management position
Experience in a Multi-Unit Operation (Capable of executing multiple simultaneous functions with multiple menus)
Banquets, restaurants, Catering, Offsite experience an asset
Possess high knowledge and skills in various cooking techniques
Love and passion for the business and love of food
Understanding and application of sustainability within the industry
Experience recruiting, managing, scheduling and developing up to 10+ employees
Communicate, collaborate, and execute any BEOs provided with Sales & Operations
Identify creative solutions or alternatives to optimize culinary operations
Provide consistent presence on the floor to support and lead the team
Proven ability to work under pressure and excellent ability to work in fast paced and demanding environments
Hands-on approach – will take initiative to jump in where required
Excellent Communicator (Internal and external)
Multi-tasking, flexible and able to think quickly on their feet
Must possess a high level of Attention to Detail and Organization
Capacity to work under pressure with calm and professional demeanour and ability to pivot and make sound and informed decisions
An individual who always strive to cultivate productive, respectful and a positive culture within the team
Ability to maneuver around different areas and are comfortable being physical – working long hours on their feet, able to lift and carry up to 23 kg.
Bilingual or knowledge of additional languages (Bonus)
Must be able to work Flexible Hours (Nights, Weekends, Holidays etc) as required
Administrative skills and versed with technological systems ie. Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, booking platforms etc)

Certifications

Serving It Right (Bonus)
Food Safe (Required)
First Aid (Bonus)
Red Seal Certificate an asset (Bonus)
Valid and Clean Driver’s License (Required)

Why join Harbour Cruises?

At Harbour Cruises, we’re on a continuous learning journey as it relates to Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion. We know that diversity is a strength and recognize that the unique backgrounds across our team help us make better decisions, result in more creative solutions, and ultimately lead us to stronger paths of success. We’re working to create a workplace and team that is as diverse as the community we serve, and we aim to provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole and authentic self to work every day. We are inspired by the unique contributions and insights of our team members and are invested in continuously improving our employees’ experiences as we grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

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