Position Available: Chef de Partie Partie
By creating an atmosphere of casual elegance, Orchard Restaurant strikes the optimal balance between luxury and accessibility. Located at the base of Calgary’s premier luxury residential project, SODO, Orchard sits just outside the downtown core. The well-appointed dining room is reminiscent of European supper clubs, with ample seating, a custom-fabricated bar and a series of chandeliers which envelop the space in a warm, inviting glow. Orchard is open seven days a week, and is a destination restaurant for both downtown and the surrounding area.
As part of the team making fantastic food, our Chef de Partie play a critical role in helping us succeed. We’re seeking cooks and those who want to be cooks, who understand the importance of perfecting a dish, who wants to grow in the world of hospitality, and who love great people, great food, and great spaces. If you are willing to rise to the challenge, and think a dining experience can be made better by your actions, we want you to work with us at Orchard Restaurant.
Responsibilities:
Summary: Be a responsible, friendly team player.
- Communicating and working with other members of the team.
- Prepare and cook food as directed - knowledge of dietary restrictions.
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation.
- Make sure that all plates that leave the kitchen are held to our standards.
- Knowledge of food preparation and storage.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Summary: Have a basic understanding of the Back-of-House operations, or be willing to learn.
- You are a genuine and supportive team player
- Previous back of house experience would be nice but isn’t required. We will consider the right person, with the right attitude who can back-up their abilities through previous work, or involvement in teams (school, work or sports)
- 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 are able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks without skipping a beat
- You are solution focused and resourceful – you are proactive and take the initiative to find resolutions to situations
- You are easily coachable and see feedback as an opportunity to keep improving your skills and abilities
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Application:
Please reply with a cover letter and a current, relevant resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest in working at Orchard, due to our submission process, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
