Head Chef

AMK Global Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

AMK Global Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a premium, open-kitchen, fine dining operation in Canada. You will direct back-of-house, set high standards for food quality, and oversee premium steaks, sushi, sashimi, seafood, and luxury ingredients.

Must have 7+ years in a head chef role, strong cost controls, inventory and kitchen management, and a culinary diploma (Red Seal is a plus). This hands-on leadership role rewards excellence and creativity in a high-profile setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Head Chef experience in fine dining or premium restaurant.
• Expertise in premium steak programs, butchery, seafood, and luxury ingredients.
• Experience with sushi, sashimi, Japanese cuisine, or a raw bar preferred.
• Exceptional plating skills and attention to detail.
• Strong food cost, inventory, and kitchen management skills.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent; Red Seal is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations in a fast-paced fine dining kitchen.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Prepare and oversee premium steaks, sushi, sashimi, seafood, and raw bar dishes.
• Create seasonal features and menu specials using premium ingredients.
• Lead kitchen service and maintain the highest culinary standards.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and labour.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.

Skills

Leadership

Fine dining

Premium ingredients

Sushi & sashimi

Plating skills

Food cost control

Inventory management

Team development

Education

Culinary diploma

Red Seal certification

Job description

$80,000 - $85,000 / Annually (DOE) + Benefits

AMK Global is hiring an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in premium or fine dining restaurants, a hands-on leadership role for a chef who understands premium steaks, butchery, sushi, seafood, raw bar, and luxury ingredients, and can maintain high standards in a busy open-kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all back-of-house operations in a fast-paced fine dining kitchen.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Prepare and oversee premium steaks, sushi, sashimi, seafood, and raw bar dishes.
• Create seasonal features and menu specials using premium ingredients.
• Lead kitchen service and maintain the highest culinary standards.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and labour.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7+ years of Head Chef experience in a fine dining or premium restaurant.
• Strong expertise in premium steak programs, butchery, seafood, and luxury ingredients.
• Experience with sushi, sashimi, Japanese cuisine, or a raw bar is highly preferred
• Exceptional plating skills and attention to detail.
• Strong food cost, inventory, and kitchen management skills.
• Passion for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience. Red Seal is an asset.

This is your opportunity to lead a high-profile, award-winning kitchen.