Executive Chef

Holiday-Inn; Kingston; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Job summary

InnVest Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across our properties. You will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, mentor staff, and coordinate with catering for events, while maintaining food quality and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree and five years of chef experience, including supervisory roles, and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts with at least five years as a chef.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Proficient with food cost control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, quality, and admin tasks.
• Plan, assign work and develop team via coaching and feedback.
• Train staff to meet brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, catering and events to support banquets.
• Develop menus and monitor cost controls and waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and inventory procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team supervision

Budgeting

Education

Culinary arts degree or certificate

Tools

MS Office

Micros POS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $85,000 CAD to $95,000 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Salary Range : 85,000$- 95,000$ per year

THE COMPANY:

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 100 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 90 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivalled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties and responsibilities for the Executive Chef include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Solicit guest feedback, develop menus, and improve food and presentation quality.
• Assist with addressing customer questions and issues relating to kitchen services.
• Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.
• Develop menu design and concepts for all food and/or bar outlets and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage.
• Monitor and control food costs as per company standards.
• Responsible for completing month end inventory.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Ensure food costs, operational, and labour costs are in line with budget and revenues.
• Adhere to governmental regulations as well as brand standards and hotel/ company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts and five years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience
• Excellent Kitchen management skills with strong supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Quick thinking and able to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Micros, POS)
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest oriented and service minded
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate, and evening and weekend work is required

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 to $95,000 (salary + performance-based bonus). Compensation determinations are based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications, work location and other business and organizational needs. The position may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program, subject to the terms and conditions of the program. Any bonus award is contingent upon multiple factors, including individual and organizational performance

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.