executive chef

CHARCUT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Calgary is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in culinary arts, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, and maintaining food safety standards. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Food Safety Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and create new recipes.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking Techniques

Menu Planning

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

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Job details

Executive Chef

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Employer details Charcut University District

Location : 4150 University Ave NW Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Salary : $74,000 YEAR annually / 40 to 48 hours per week

Terms of employment : Permanent employment, Full time

Experience : 5 years or more

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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
• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Food Safety Certificate.

• Canadian
• Portuguese
• Financial benefits : Bonus
• Other benefits : Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from :

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-05-20

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