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Job Title


Sous Chef


Company : COMPASS GROUP CANADA


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Working Title: Sous Chef Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour Address: 3395 Hospital Drive NW Calgary AB T2N4N1 New Hire Schedule: Open Availability You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Thats because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company thats the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees. Were in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. Were in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, were here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Job Summary As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following tasks: Assist the Culinary Director in the unit, taking over the Culinary Directors' duties in his/her absence. Assist the Culinary Director with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production. Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team. Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels. Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability. Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided. Ensure strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations. Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office. Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate. To be successful in this role, you should have: Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment. Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates. Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Able to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs, may require evening and weekend availability. Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr