Welcome to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

The Opportunity

If you’re a strong chef who enjoys leading a team, working at scale, and being part of something bigger than a single service, this is a role worth a closer look.

The RBC Convention Centre isn’t your typical kitchen. One day might be a smaller event. The next could involve multiple large-scale functions happening at once, with hundreds or thousands of guests moving through the building. It’s fast-paced, detailed, and highly coordinated, and it takes the right kind of person to thrive in it.

With event volume continuing to grow, the team is looking to add a Sous Chef. This is a leadership role where you’ll be part of a group of Sous Chefs working alongside the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to keep everything moving, consistent, and on track.

What the Role Looks Like

This is a hands-on leadership position.

You’ll be involved in planning ahead for upcoming events, coordinating the team day-to-day, and ensuring execution is consistent across everything leaving the kitchen. There’s a balance between being in the details and stepping back to make sure the bigger picture is coming together.

You’ll spend time:

• Leading and supporting kitchen staff through daily operations and events

• Planning, delegating, and preparing for upcoming services

• Overseeing food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Mentoring and developing team members

• Working closely with other culinary leaders and departments

• Contributing to menus, recipes, and ongoing improvements in the kitchen

No two days are exactly the same, but the expectation is that you can stay organized, communicate clearly, and keep the team moving, even when things get busy.

What We’re Looking For

This isn’t a role for someone still building their core culinary skills.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is confident in the kitchen and doesn’t need to be taught the fundamentals

• Has experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced environment

• Has led a team before and is comfortable holding people accountable

• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in consistency

• Enjoys being part of a team and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

Backgrounds from large restaurants, hotels, catering, or event-driven environments tend to translate well here.

The Team and Environment

This is a collaborative kitchen with a strong focus on consistency, standards, and ongoing improvement.

The team is looking for someone who leads in a way that is clear and steady. You can set expectations and follow through, while also treating people well and contributing to an environment where people want to do good work.

If your style leans more toward controlling every detail without bringing the team along, this likely won’t be the right fit. If you lead with confidence and respect, you’ll do well here.

Additional Context

• Events can range from very small to several thousand guests, often happening at the same time

• You’ll be part of a team of Sous Chefs, not working in isolation

• The role is tied closely to event schedules, so flexibility is important

• It’s a unionized position with compensation aligned to the current agreement

Your Impact

This is a chance to be part of one of Winnipeg’s busiest and most visible culinary environments.

If you enjoy the energy of large events, take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food, and want to be part of a team that’s continuing to evolve and improve, this is a role where you can have a real impact.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are a skilled culinary professional who enjoys leading people, creating great food, and being part of meaningful events in Winnipeg, this could be a strong next step.

Please submit your interest and experience through our trusted staffing partner, Laura Wortley, who is assisting with this search. Submissions can be sent here. Candidates who align closely with the role will be contacted directly by Laura regarding next steps.

All applications and expressions of interest will be handled confidentially.