head chef

Oishii Japanese Cuisine; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oishii Japanese Cuisine in Beaumont, Alberta, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to supervise culinary operations on-site, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will manage staff, plan menus, and coordinate service across events and regular service.

The role requires 3–5 years of restaurant experience, strong leadership, and hands-on cooking guidance to maintain consistent quality and food safety at multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen or restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Leading/instructing individuals.

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items


• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions


• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs


• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions


• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants


• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards


• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks


• Leading/instructing individuals

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

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)


• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers


• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations


• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers