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Explorer Hotel, 4825 49 Avenue PO Box 7000, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Job Description Posted Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM Sous Chef Pathway to Executive Sous Chef (1824 Months) - The SecondinCommand of the Kitchen Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, Northwest Territories The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknifes premier fullservice hotel, is seeking a highly experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role offers a defined development pathway to Executive Sous Chef within 1824 months, supported through structured mentorship and transitional leadership training. This opportunity is ideal for a careerdriven culinary professional with a strong classical foundation who is ready to take the next step in leadership within a unique northern operating environment. The Opportunity As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in daily kitchen operations, culinary execution, and team development. The successful candidate will be mentored by senior culinary leadership and progressively assume expanded responsibility in preparation for advancement to Executive Sous Chef. Key Responsibilities Support Executive Chef and senior kitchen leadership in daily operations Lead food preparation and service execution across menus and events Maintain high standards in: Classical European cuisine Sauce making and foundational culinary techniques Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen team members Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Support menu development, food costing, and inventory control Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards Participate in leadership development and transition planning Required Qualifications Red Seal Cook Certification Mandatory Formal training in classical European cuisine Advanced knowledge of sauce making and culinary staples Minimum 10 years of professional kitchen experience Proven leadership experience in a highvolume, professional kitchen Strong communication, organization, and teamdevelopment skills Ability to succeed in a fastpaced, highaccountability environment Bonus Qualifications Previous experience working in Northern Canada or other remote environments is considered a strong asset, particularly experience managing logistics, staffing challenges, and operating constraints unique to northern regions. Structured mentorship and leadership transition plan Expanded responsibilities over 1824 months Opportunity to advance into the Executive Sous Chef role based on performance and readiness Location & Relocation Position is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Relocation to Yellowknife is required Working in the North offers a unique leadership experience with high operational impact and strong community connection Employer sponsorship is not provided for this position Candidates may be considered only if eligible under the Francophone Mobility Program Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada Why Join the Explorer Hotel Be part of one of Northern Canadas most respected hotel kitchens Work within a leadership team that prioritizes mentorship and succession planning Gain experience in a complex, highprofile hospitality operation serving government, airline, healthcare, and community clients #J-18808-Ljbffr