Sous Chef

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have something for everyone.

Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or the Nest Golf Club .

If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a great fit for you.

Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort.

• Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
• Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
• Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
• Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
• Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
• Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
• Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Colleague events and appreciation activities

* Privileges are subject to review and change.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for tasks that focus on leading the day-to-day activities in the kitchen. This position will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen including leading associates in their duties, food production, waste control and ensuring guest and associate satisfaction is achieved while maintaining operating standards.

• Oversee daily department operation, including shift briefings and daily assignments
• Understand guest expectations related to food quality and presentation and ensure culinary associates strive to exceed expectations and help build guest loyalty
• Train and coach a successful and enthusiastic culinary team and ensure associates are cross trained to support successful daily operations
• Oversee the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Support a departmental orientation program for associates to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job
• Motivate associates by assisting with recognition, performance reviews and performance management
• Assist with ensuring payroll processes are carried out in an accurate and timely manner
• Complete scheduled inventories, stock, and requisition necessary supplies, supporting procedures for portion and waste controls
• Together with the Executive Chef, assist with purchasing appropriate supplies and manage inventories per budget
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal health regulations, and train associates on the proper handling and temperatures of all food products
• Develop and maintain cleaning schedule to ensure work areas are clean and sanitary
• Report malfunctions with department equipment
• Conduct training on food knowledge and menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
• Effectively address guest concerns
• Attend event meetings to understand group needs and participate in weekly operations meeting to anticipate service and labour requirements in absence of the Executive Chef
• Serve as an individual contributor and department role model by performing technical or functional job duties
• Work with the leadership team to ensure that associates are trained and clearly understand their job roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Provide constructive feedback to associates to help them develop their skills
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop and implement ideas and procedures to continuously improve department performance
• Ensure that department goals are communicated, understood, and met by associates
• Coach and counsel associates on work…