Chef

Workstream; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Paid training

Bonus pay

Job summary

Workstream in Meadowvale, Mississauga is seeking a Chef to lead culinary teams in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. You will guide daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure menu quality and guest satisfaction across Canada.

The role emphasizes hiring, training, cost control, and shaping a positive culture. You will collaborate with senior leaders on growth and open new locations, while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business sense: food cost, labour, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proven leadership; ability to motivate teams and develop talent.
• Passion for top-quality food and guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and inspire a positive culture across the team.
• Oversee hiring, training, and scheduling for culinary staff.
• Collaborate with leaders to drive daily operations and profitability.
• Ensure high food quality and consistency across menus and events.
• Mentor team members and develop future leaders in the kitchen.
• Balance quality with cost control and efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food cost control

Inventory management

Guest service

Job description

Chef

Are you passionate about creating delicious dishes and leading a team in a fun and dynamic culinary environment? Are you a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about the culinary arts & hospitality?

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Chefs to lead our culinary teams towards continued success in this ever-evolving industry. As the Chef, 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 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

Job Perks:

• Health Benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Bonus pay

Location: Meadowvale 2001 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3, Canada

WE DON’T JUST LOVE FOOD, WE LIVE IT
The culmination of more than seventeen years of experience serving our communities, Chop offers handcrafted cuisine, signature cocktails, and enlightened hospitality. Enjoyed by guests at 17 locations across Canada.
Executive Chef Stephen Clark delivers culinary adventures crafted with curiosity, experimentation, and a commitment to the craft of dining.