Heather Lodge is located in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands. Nestled on a quaint luscious property overseeing Twelve-mile Lake and equipped with 12 luxurious studio style rooms. Our culinary experience makes a point of its own, offering four course dinners and full hot breakfasts!

We are in search of a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who uses their culinary expertise to create and prepare high-end dishes with sensational impact!

The successful candidate will be able to respond to customer issues and develop new menu options. As well, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.

This position is seasonal, starting May 1st to October 31st-position can lead into a year round position.

Responsibilities:

Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand
Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs
Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner
Resolve customer problems and concerns personally
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies
Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including food preparation, and dish plating
If required; train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards
Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations
Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence
Other duties as assigned

Heather Lodge welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If accommodation is required please let us know how we can support your application process.

REQUIREMENTS

Red Seal Certification or equivalent experience
Culinary Management Diploma is an asset
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role,
Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices,
Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities,
Able to promote a friendly and professional working environment,
Must have reliable transportation,
Proven ability to work in a fast paced working environment,
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Heather Lodge is all about a history since 1942, originally known as the Ellen Cliff Lodge when it first opened in the Haliburton Highlands in (we believe) 1942 (although we have been told it could possibly be older). For over 60 years, Heather lodge has offered couples of all ages a rejuvenating escape from the stresses of life. Over the years, the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands has not changed. The breathtaking views of scenic Twelve Mile Lake remain the same. Like any history, there is some gaps that we are trying to fill, but we have met many of its previous owners and have information that the lodge was also called Valley High as well at one time. The most recent owners were Bert and Conny Van Doggenaar. This couple from the Neatherlands have invested in the property they fell in love with, and renovated from top to bottom while still maintaining many highlights of the original. This includes the wall panelling and floor in the dining room. The feel of the lodge is much the same, which offers a warm experience to our guests. This provides Innkeepers that reside in a property situated on five acres of manicured grounds the opportunity to cater to couples for romantic escapes.

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