Executive Chef

Joia Ristorante; Aurora; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joia Ristorante in the York Region, Canada, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience. You will oversee food preparation, menu development, and kitchen operations to ensure consistency and quality.

Your leadership will inspire creativity, uphold food safety standards, and foster a collaborative environment that delivers memorable experiences for our guests during busy service and events.

Qualifications

• International cuisine
• Gluten-free
• Halal
• Vegan
• Bakery and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team management

Time management

Client focus

Judgement

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience. As the cornerstone of our kitchen operations, you will oversee all aspects of food preparation, menu development, and kitchen management. Your leadership will inspire creativity, uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality, and foster a collaborative environment that motivates your team to deliver exceptional service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our culinary vision while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Credentials

• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food safety certificate

Experience and specialization

• International
• Gluten-free
• Halal
• Vegan
• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Judgement
• Time management
• Client focus

Join us as an Executive Chef to lead a vibrant culinary team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our culinary culture while fostering a positive environment where creativity thrives and guest satisfaction is paramount.