executive chef

Merchant Restaurant; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Calgary restaurant seeks an experienced kitchen manager to oversee food preparation and staff training. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of kitchen management experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include cost estimation, menu planning, and supervising kitchen staff. The position is full-time, located on-site, and offers an hourly salary of $36.00. Applications are open to permanent residents and valid work permit holders in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar cooking or kitchen management role.
• Ability to train staff in food preparation and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Create new recipes and prepare specialty meals.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe development

Cost analysis

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Salary 36.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3423454

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

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
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-27

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.