executive chef

Culinaria Restaurant & Events; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Job summary

Culinaria Restaurant & Events in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a fine dining kitchen. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, and presentation, while managing costs, inventory, and staff scheduling to ensure exceptional service at events and in the restaurant.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience at a management level, on-site work, and strong leadership to mentor cooks and sous-chefs in delivering high-quality Canadian, Italian, and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a leadership role in a kitchen
• On-site work at a fine dining restaurant
• Knowledge of Canadian, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines
• Ability to manage food costs and inventory
• Strong leadership and staff training skills

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and presentation
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Staff training

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Culinary arts/chef training

Restaurant/food services management

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Culinary arts/chef training
• Restaurant/food services management

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Fine dining establishment

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef

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
• 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
• 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
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
• Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Area of work experience

• Manager

Teaching specialization

• Amateur training

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities