Back of House - Chef Designate

Moxies-13dcc72e; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties seeks a Chef Designate to lead culinary operations across our restaurant teams within Canada. You will recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff, while driving exceptional guest experiences and maintaining profitability through effective cost controls.

The role emphasizes leadership development, high standards of food quality, and collaboration with senior leadership to expand brand presence across its hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership with people development and motivation skills.
• Passion for the highest level of food quality.
• Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious with strong communication.
• Proven ability to balance cost with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and develop leaders within the team.
• Oversee hiring, training, and scheduling for culinary staff.
• Drive daily operations to achieve high standards of quality and guest experience.
• Mentor team members and identify high-potential individuals for leadership roles.
• Ensure use of fresh, high-quality ingredients while managing costs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food quality focus

People development

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned,Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Chef Designate to lead our culinary teams towards continued success in this ever-evolving industry. As the Chef Designate, you will have the opportunity to lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, creating atmosphere, and ensuring profitability.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavours and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Being the Chef Designate is about being an inspirational leader in all aspects of culinary operations - instilling positive culture, developing leadership and role modelling hospitality. In this role, some of your responsibilities will also include:
• Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
• Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
• Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
• Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
• Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
• Ensure the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day-to-day operations

Key Requirements

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
• Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
• Passion for the highest level of food quality
• Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
• Strong patience and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/ .