Executive Chef, Fine Dining Restaurant

Dietzel International; Whistler; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in Whistler

Job summary

Dietzel International, Hospitality Recruitment seeks an Executive Chef for a premier fine dining operation in Whistler, BC. The role leads a high-caliber kitchen, sets culinary standards, and drives menu development with a focus on seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients and a distinguished wine program.

The position reports to the Culinary Director and offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, tips, extended benefits, and bonus, with accommodation support in Whistler during

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years culinary management experience in upscale dining operations.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor a team of around 30 chefs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Red Seal or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary department operations and maintain high standards of food quality and service.
• Lead menu development, purchasing, and cost control processes.
• Hire, train and develop culinary staff.
• Collaborate with front-of-house, marketing and management to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Costing

Staff training

Food quality

Job description

Excellent Career Opportunity – Excellent Life Style

Dietzel International, Hospitality Recruitment is currently seeking an Executive Chef!

Our client is a well-known Restaurant – Hospitality Group with locations throughout Canada and the United States.

We are looking for an Executive Chef for a well planned, organized kitchen operation with high food standards.The ideal candidate possesses excellent trend-conscious culinary skills.

This Restaurant is known for its cutting edge, sophisticated, fine dining, award-winning Pacific NorthWest Style Cuisine, reflecting regional, seasonal farm to table ingredients and a spectacular local & international wine cellar.

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity to work with a brilliant, trend setting management team in the hospitality business. The right candidate must be motivated, be meticulous and have a passion for excellent cuisine!

This Restaurant and hospitality group is spearheaded by a famous, internationally known Culinary Director, with a reputation throughout North America. The Executive Chef is reporting directly to the Culinary Director.

Be part of an electric, friendly, professional, state-of-the-art culinary and restaurant dining team. Excellent working atmosphere! Successful candidate must have a similar position experience, at first class fine dining restaurants and/or first class hotels. The Hands-On Executive Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.

Position Description:

The Executive Chef’s main responsibility is for the overall operation of the culinary department. This leadership position works effectively within the team environment towards the goals of operational execution, customer service and employee satisfaction.The Executive Chef will maintain high standards of food quality and service. Responsibilities include total food production systems, including purchasing, menu developing. Also responsible for hiring, training and development of culinary staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years culinary management experience in busy, upscaledining operation

Strong leadership qualities, leading and mentoring a kitchen staff of approximately 30 chefs

Demonstrates a high ability for culinary craftsmanship, effective decision-making and directing staff diplomatically

Motivate creative culinary enthusiasm throughout all levels of the culinary team by personal example

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalRespectful approach and demeanour

Outstanding organizational skills and highly proficient at multi-tasking

Excellent analytical skills

Proficient in food and labour costing and inventory control

Red Seal or equivalent preferredExcellent computer skills

Encourages positive/effective communication and corporation with front of the house restaurant team and all department leaders including marketing

Demonstrates excellent Customer relations

Well known International

Company promotes from within!

Comprehensive Remuneration Package, including Salary, Tips, Extended Benefits and Bonus

Excellent Working Atmosphere, very positive professional environment.

Accommodation in Whistler can be provided for a period of 6 months to help with the transition to Whistler area.

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!