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Sous Chef At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it''s a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you''ll build a career where ''everyday'' is anything but normal. Location We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef for the BC Place Stadium . Sodexo Live! is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to BC Place Stadium. BC Place is a multipurpose stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the north side of False Creek, it is owned and operated by the BC Pavilion Corporation, a Crown corporation of the province. Home to BC Lions, Vancouver White Caps, concerts and live events, the facility welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans each year, while generating significant economic activity for the Province. Job Overview The Sous Chef is a key leader within BC Place''s culinary team, responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of highvolume food production across a variety of dining environments including concessions, suites, premium clubs, and banquets. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this position ensures food quality, safety, and operational efficiency while supporting a positive, inclusive kitchen culture. The Sous Chef leads and develops culinary staff, drives consistency in recipe execution, and supports innovation in menu offerings to deliver memorable guest experiences at one of Canada''s premier sports and entertainment venues. Essential Responsibilities Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring readiness for event schedules and service timelines. Execute production plans for largescale events, balancing quality, speed, and yield. Oversee multiple kitchen outlets and support coordination between concessions, clubs, and suite services. Act as the Kitchen Lead on assigned event days. Monitor food preparation standards, taste, temperature, and presentation across all service areas. Support recipe development, standardization, and menu rollouts with Culinary Leadership. Uphold quality standards for BC Place signature items and premium offerings. Conduct station checks and corrective coaching to maintain consistency. Lead, train, and motivate cooks, apprentices, and stewarding team members. Foster a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment; model professional behaviour. Participate in performance feedback, onboarding, crosstraining, and succession development. Ensure staffing levels and deployment support eventday operational needs. Champion Food Safe practices, allergen controls, and HACCP standards. Verify temperature logs, product rotation, and labelling procedures. Work collaboratively with Stewarding and Quality Assurance Supervisor to meet sanitation standards. Immediately address hazards and engage in incident investigations when needed. Support purchasing, receiving, storage, and wastereduction programs. Maintain par levels and track event consumption to improve forecasting accuracy. Ensure efficient use of labour and ingredients for maximum yield. Participate in culinary planning meetings; align with Concessions, Premium, and Catering teams on service expectations. Ensure detailed communication of run sheets, plating guides, and prep lists to the team. Adapt quickly to changing production needs during live events. Qualifications / Skills 5+ years of progressive culinary experience in hotel, stadium, convention centre, or highvolume hospitality environments. Demonstrated supervisory experience leading culinary teams. RedSeal Certification or equivalent training strongly preferred. FoodSafe Level1 required; Level2 an asset. Strong understanding of batch cooking, quickservice execution, and premium plating. Ability to work in a physically demanding, fastpaced environment standing for long periods, lifting 2540lbs, handling hot/cold environments. Must be available to work 3 prep days prior to an event, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to work all Mandatory & High Impact Events. Other Requirements Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50pounds in weight; must be able to manoeuvre in an often tightlyquartered environment. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays. Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90days. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law. Salary: $33.46 per hour Job Posted by ApplicantPro #J-18808-Ljbffr