Executive Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Headquarters Restaurant and Bar; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters Restaurant and Bar in Canada seeks an experienced kitchen leader to manage food preparation, menu planning and staff supervision in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, English fluency, and formal education in an appropriate trades certificate or diploma. You will recruit staff, train kitchen teams, and ensure high standards of quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• English language proficiency.
• Education: other trades certificate or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Organized

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Headquarters Restaurant and Bar in Canada seeks an experienced kitchen leader to manage food preparation, menu planning and staff supervision in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, English fluency, and formal education in an appropriate trades certificate or diploma. You will recruit staff, train kitchen teams, and ensure high standards of quality and presentation.