Executive Chef, Italian Restaurant

Dietzel International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and tips

Extended benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dietzel International, Hospitality Recruitment is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-end Italian dining concept in Vancouver. The role oversees a large culinary team, maintains top food quality, and leads from the back of house with a hands-on approach during opening and ongoing operations.

The position requires expertise in from-scratch Italian cuisine, strong leadership, and the ability to manage high-volume service with a focus on guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years culinary management experience in busy, upscale dining operation.
• In depth, from scratch, high end, high volume, Italian cuisine experience.
• New restaurant opening experience preferred, but not necessary.
• 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 verbal.
• Respectful 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 preferred.
• Encourages positive/effective communication with front of the house and all department leaders including marketing.
• Demonstrates excellent Customer relations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Culinary management

Italian cuisine experience

Leadership skills

Menu development

Food costing

Staff mentoring

Education

Red Seal or equivalent

Job description

VANCOUVER BC

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.

This large Restaurant in the heart of Vancouver, will feature exceptional seasonally inspired Italian fine dining, with a heavy focus on ultra-premium ingredients. Wood fired grill, a wide array of handmade pastas as well as Pacific coastal style seafood and raw bar and highlighting a spectacular local & Italian wine cellar. This stunning dining room blends Italian warmth with high-energy sophisticated dining.

We are looking for an Executive Chef with experience in exquisite Italian cuisine, high volume and opening experience. Capable in creating a well-planned, organized kitchen operation with high food standards.The ideal candidate possesses excellent trend-conscious culinary skills.

This Restaurant will be led by a hands-on Executive Chef who will be greatly visible in back and front of the operation, leading the culinary team and engaging with key floor managers to ensure a true great guest experience. Pre-opening period, the Executive Chef will be able to collaborate with other local company Chefs of this renowned, high-end Restaurant group.

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!

Be part of an electric, friendly, professional, state-of-the-art culinary and restaurant dining team.

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, upscale dining operation
• In depth, from scratch, high end, high volume, Italian cuisine experience
• New restaurant opening experience preferred, but not necessary
• 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 verbal
• Respectful 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 preferred
• 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 known for promoting from within!

Comprehensive Remuneration Package which includes: Salary, Tips, extended Benefits and Bonus

Excellent Working Atmosphere, very positive professional environment.

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!