Executive chef

El Toro Restaurant; Banff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

El Toro Restaurant in Banff, Canada, is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead daily operations on site. The role requires oversight of cooks and sous-chefs, menu planning, training staff, and coordinating with clients for events and banquets.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in restaurant leadership, and strong English communication. This on-site position emphasizes efficiency, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years experience in restaurant management or kitchen supervision.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Leading/instructing individuals

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

5 years or more

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• 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
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

SUPERVISION

• 16-20 people

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Mexican
• Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan