Business Name: Lac Le Jeune Resort
Position Title: Resort Chef
Number of Available Position(s): 1
Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent
Hours per week: 35-40
Remuneration: $80,000 per annum. Relocation assistance and tenure-based bonus may be provided to the right candidate.
Language of work: English
Business and Work Location: 5665 Lac Le Jeune Road, Lac Le Jeune, BC, V1S 1Y8
Company Profile:
Welcome to the vibrant world of Lac Le Jeune Resort, where job titles are as dynamic as the rippling waters of our lakeside paradise! At LLJ, we've traded in stuffy designations for a carnival of roles where every day is a new adventure. Here, you won't find CEOs or Managers — instead, we're all about embracing the spirit of fun and flexibility. Whether you're the Chief Coffee Maker or the Sultan of Room Cleaning Sorcery, your role is to sprinkle joy and laughter into every guest's experience. So, leave your serious titles at the door and join us in crafting unforgettable memories as the Curator of Lakeside Fun!
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- Actively monitors culinary operations, cleanliness & food hygiene standards
- Create, cost, and standardize recipes across all menus and service formats
- Plan and execute multiple simultaneous events — weddings, corporate conferences, private functions, and daily restaurant covers
- Develop detailed production timelines and kitchen flow plans for high-volume service
- Develop seasonal banquet packages and à la carte restaurant menus
- Control food costs, minimize waste, and manage inventory with rigorous discipline
- Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of banquets, catered functions, special events and resort dining room including logistics and guest collaboration
- Promptly and efficiently fill orders according to bill flow.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
- Run various pieces of kitchen equipment and know the cooking requirements of each dish.
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Create new recipes
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Ensure safe food handling procedures are followed 100% of the time.
- Prepare items to meet guest requests and prepare support items as required.
- Proactively refill the line with ingredients / condiments / supplies.
- Follow a clean as you go mantra to ensure that the kitchen area is always clean and orderly including but not limited to managing the dish pit as needed.
- Work each shift with a safety mindset. Be proactive in regard to front of the house and back of the house safety (food safety, potential hazards for employees or guests).
- Dive into various resort tasks to keep the magic alive, from organizing events to delighting guests by looking after their needs to simply enjoying a moment by the lake with a cold beverage.
Skills Requirements:
- 8-10 years of cooking experience including at least one year as a sous chef
- Experience working in a resort environment with preference to high volume banquet kitchens
- A deep-seated passion for hospitality, as vast as the waters of Lac Le Jeune.
- The ability to wear many hats without missing a beat — you're the ultimate multitasking virtuoso!
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of turning every interaction into a delightful experience.
- You are a genuine and vibrant team player.
- You pride yourself on your ability to learn new skills, your ability to work efficiently and effectively, your reliability and your ability to keep your cool even during the busiest shifts.
- You can safely and repetitively lift items weighted similar to a bag of potatoes.
- You can stand for long periods of time.
- A genuine appreciation for the outdoors and the ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
Education Requirements: Culinary School or Similar educational background
How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person