Sous Chef

Website Huntsville Brewhouse

At Lake of Bays Brewing Company our philosophy is simple – make great beer, run a down-to-earth business, and have some fun while we’re at it!

When entering our Huntsville Brewhouse you can expect to see all of your Lake of Bays favourites, plus experimental one-offs and seasonals as we let our brewers go wild with six 6 HL fermenters. Our extra-small batch brewing facility includes a full kitchen with a seated capacity of 100+ customers. With street-facing windows that draw up to welcome in the fresh air, it’s the only spot to be in the downtown core!

We love to support fellow Canadian businesses. As a Sous Chef, you’ll get to prepare food with locally sourced and fresh ingredients for our awesome customers to enjoy. 

Why work with us?
As a Certified Great Place to Work we are proud to offer our team members:
  • A positive, diverse and inclusive company culture
  • Competitive compensation packages based on your skills and experience
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal days and bereavement time
  • Discounted merch & food
  • Uniform and duty meal each shift
  • Team-building activities and training opportunities (so you can be the best at what we do!)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Annual company merch allowance and Beer Bucks (free beer!!!)
The Role:
  • Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
  • Place orders with our many food service providers, while keeping stock levels in mind at all times.
  • Assist in monthly inventories.
  • Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
  • Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
  • Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
  • Assume the role as Chef in their absence
  • Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
  • Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
  • Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Your Assets:
  • 2 to 5 years of experience cooking in a restaurant, hotel, or resort
  • High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
  • An understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform tasks with accuracy and speed
  • Creative with a passion for food and craft beer (a big win for us!)
  • Ability to remain calm, cool and collected in a fast-paced environment
  • Motivated with a “can do” attitude!
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team
Working Conditions:
  • Standing, bending, stretching, and lifting and carrying are all part of the gig
  • Weekday, evenings, and weekend shifts
If this sounds like a great fit to you, apply today or pop into our location to drop off your resume!
Huntsville Brewhouse is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion throughout our company. We promise to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected factors. We are also able to provide accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process – just let us know by an email, and we’ll work with you to make sure your needs are met!

Compensation

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour

To apply for this job email your details to info@lakeofbaysbrewing.ca