Executive Chef

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment in Kitchener is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee food preparation and manage kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a Culinary School degree and Red Seal certification, along with strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of supervisory experience. This role offers a competitive salary and a positive work environment focused on hospitality.

Qualifications

• Culinary School degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Red Seal Certified with minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct food preparation for the hotel restaurant and catering events.
• Plan meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strong oral and written communications

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational ability

Customer Service

Education

Culinary School degree or equivalent work experience

Red Seal Certified with minimum 5 years supervisory experience

Tools

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit as required by local or state government agency

Red Seal certification as required by Company

Job description

Job details

Position: Executive Chef

Employer: Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo

Location: Kitchener, ON

Work location: On site

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 YEAR annually

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Reports to: General Manager

Scope: Vista is the premier hospitality management company of the Americas. As owners and operators of hotels, Vista has carved a remarkable story of success. Vista encourages employee growth as a contributing factor to both the success of the individual as well as success of the team. Vista owns and manages several properties throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo, one of Vista Property Management’s portfolios of hotels, is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to provide the necessary support and leadership to the Food and Beverage Department. Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo offers a competitive compensation package and a working environment that’s all about hospitality! Take the next step in your career and join our team!

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises food preparation for the Restaurant and Catering Menu for the hotel and ensures the highest level quality and consistency as relates to food handling, food quality and food presentations.
• Plans all meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events.
• Supervises food preparation to include methods, portion control and garnishing; ensure attractive presentation of all foods.
• Assists food and beverage director, sales, and banquet staffs with banquets, social parties and special events.
• Monitors expenses to keep within budgeted guidelines and assists the food and beverage director in developing the annual operating budget.
• Schedules employees at proper staffing levels; watches labor cost daily to ensure efficiency in scheduling.
• Requisitions food and equipment, giving specifications, quantities and quality descriptions.
• Participates in monthly inventory verification and maintains adequate supplies.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
• Aggressively recruits and staffs department using company hiring standards (i.e. behavioral questioning, reference checks, evaluations and team interviews).
• Conducts training classes regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines.
• Ensures kitchen is clean and sanitary and is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including WSIB, ESA, and Health laws. As well as completing and conforming to Vista Hospitality’s sanitary audits.
• Monitor, control and account for all food transfers between hotels.
• Relationships: Internal: Sales (Pricing of sales promotions, handling of special accounts); Maintenance (Maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment); Food and Beverage Staff (Training, Purchasing and Operations). External: Vendors (Ordering equipment and food); Professional Associations (To stay current on trends and procedures); Health Department (Kitchen Inspections).

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Culinary School degree or equivalent work experience. Red Seal Certified with minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Certification and/or License: Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local or state government agency. Red Seal certification as required by Company.
• Skills: Leadership; Strong oral and written communications; Attention to detail; Planning and organizational ability; Customer Service.
• Working Conditions: Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays; Will be required to work in fast paced, stressful environment.

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