Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

ATCO; Leroy; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO in Saskatchewan is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily operations of the kitchen, provide professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel, and create menus. You will be responsible for ordering of products and ensuring all food services are performed to the highest standards possible.

Responsibilities include managing food services in compliance with guidelines and regulations, budgeting, inventory control, labour cost management, staff training, and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Executive Chef position in a complex kitchen operation.
• Culinary Red Seal required.
• Experience in large facilities such as universities, hospitals or remote camp settings is an asset.
• Experience in menu development is a strong asset.
• Professional communication skills, oral and written in a leadership role.
• Strong ability to train, mentor, coach and guide performance to personnel in all positions.
• Innovative and creative problem solver in finding solutions and opportunities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and report writing skills.
• Proficient using MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in compliance with Food Service Management Guides and regulations.
• Plan and manage menus appropriate to clientele within budgets.
• Perform monthly inventory and inventory control.
• Control labor costs according to the labour matrix.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served to high standards while maintaining cost control.
• Oversee Kitchen Staff and ensure duties are performed professionally.
• Order appropriate amounts of products for lodge capacity.
• Oversee customer relations and health and safety training.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Staff Training

Professional Communication

Organizational Skills

MS Office

Education

Culinary Red Seal

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ATCO in Saskatchewan is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily operations of the kitchen, provide professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel, and create menus. You will be responsible for ordering of products and ensuring all food services are performed to the highest standards possible.

Responsibilities include managing food services in compliance with guidelines and regulations, budgeting, inventory control, labour cost management, staff training, and maintaining strong