head chef

Vesuvio's Ristorante; Brampton; On-site; CAD 65,520 - 80,080; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvio's Ristorante in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a head chef to lead the kitchen team, oversee menu development, and ensure quality across all dishes. The role focuses on training staff, managing daily operations, and delivering exceptional Italian cuisine.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant and a proven ability to supervise cooks, coordinate prep, and maintain high standards for taste, plating, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Restaurant work setting experience preferred.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and cooks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for regular service and special events.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies and manage inventory.
• Lead training on food preparation and handling.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food allergy considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Job details

head chef

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Restaurant. Ranks of chefs: Head chef. Tasks: Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff. 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions. Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Leading/instructing individuals.

Supervision: 3-4 people. Cuisine specialties: Italian cuisine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Leadership. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player.

Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Starts as soon as possible. Source Job Bank #3624972

Location 91 George St. S. Brampton , ON L6Y 1P4

Work location On site

Salary $ 72,800 YEAR annually / 37 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Day, Evening

vacancies 1 vacancy

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Locations

Location 91 George St. S. Brampton, ON L6Y 1P4

Work location On site

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Additional information

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Supports newcomers and refugees with mentorship programs

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-21

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Vesuvio's Ristorante

• Accommodation and food services
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)