Senior Chef

Squires Gastro Pub, formerly known as Squires Public House, was established in 2007 and has served many loyal guests their favourite dishes and drinks, becoming more than just a place to have a nice meal, but rather a gathering spot to celebrate friends and family. We are dedicated to the craft of home cooking away from home, and endeavour to bring you all of the classics that a good gastro pub has to offer, with the added benefit of some unique and special offerings from around the globe.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Chef to join our kitchen team and support our Executive Chef in maintaining our reputation for culinary excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and executing a variety of dishes that expertly blend Indian and British flavours. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and consistency. As a Senior Chef, you will also assist with menu development, maintain kitchen efficiency, and help mentor junior staff. Your attention to detail, strong culinary skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure will contribute to the overall success of our kitchen.

If you have a passion for cooking, experience in high-quality food preparation, and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Details of the position are as follows:

• Employer Name: Maarut Hospitality Inc., O/A “Squires Gastro Pub”
• Where: 3537 Fairview Street, Burlington, ON L7N 2R4
• Job Vacancies: Two (2)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Duties:

• Assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Assist in the development and design of a unique menu that reflects the fusion of Indian and British cuisine.
• Supervising the kitchen staff and junior chefs, including creating prep lists and delegating tasks, as well as providing guidance and support (supervision of 5-8 kitchen staff members)
• Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients.
• Monitor food stock levels, assist with inventory management, and ensure minimal waste.
• Preparing and cooking food in a timely manner, including speciality foods, and ensuring high-quality presentation and flavour.
• Ability to juggle numerous orders at once without compromising the quality of food.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable health codes and regulations, including establishing cleaning schedules for equipment, work areas and storage.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to improve kitchen workflow and efficiency.

Position Requirements / Skills:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Formal culinary training or degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar capacity within the culinary industry.
• 3+ years of experience working in high-volume kitchens, preferably in a pub setting.
• Experience in a variety of dishes, including vegetarian, and gluten free, as well as Indian, English, Italian and other international cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and British cuisine, cooking techniques, and flavour profiles.
• Must have experience with and know how to handle cold kitchen dishes, fish and seafood, meat, poultry and game, stock, soups and sauces, as well as vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Keeping up to date on culinary trends.
• Well versed in health and sanitation laws.
• Must have strong communication and social skills to be able to communicate with staff and customers, if required.
• Must have great culinary imagination to develop new dishes and determine specials of the day.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for high-quality food.
• Must be dependable and a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Language Requirements: English
• Work Setting: Restaurant/Pub/Bar

Working Conditions:

• Must be organized and pay attention to details, especially when handling allergy requests.
• High-paced and high-pressure environment to meet orders in a timely manner.
• Physically demanding, as must be standing on feet all day.
• Exposure to hot ovens and grills.
• Routinely lifting heavy objects.
• Noisy.
• Exposure to cold refrigerators.

Wages:

$70,865.60 CAD / yearly or $34.07 per hour and overtime rate of $51.11 per hour after 44 hours of work per week.

Work Hours:

40 hours per week, with occasional overtime. Shift work, including early mornings, and evening shifts. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must be flexible.

Benefits:

Free meals; free parking available.

Vacation:

10 days