Chef

Kibbi; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kibbi is seeking an experienced Head Cook/Kitchen Manager in Winnipeg to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure quality dishes for events and daily service.

The role requires strong leadership, 3–5 years of restaurant experience, and a Safe Food Handling certificate. It offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for staff development and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduation (secondary).
• 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff including chefs and cooks.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Estimate costs and manage inventory and supplies.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking and plating of dishes.
• Recruit, hire and train staff; supervise shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Staff training

Quality control

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

TASKS

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Safe Food Handling certificate

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Evening
• Shift

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Day

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits