Head Chef

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

AMK Global in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a premium open-kitchen operation in a fine dining setting. You will oversee all back-of-house activities, uphold high standards of quality, and shape a menu focused on premium steaks, sushi, seafood, and luxury ingredients.

The role demands 7+ years in head chef roles, strong leadership, cost control, and a passion for presentation and consistency. Red Seal is an asset and strong plating skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of Head Chef experience in a 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 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Head Chef

Fine dining

Menu planning

Butchery

Sushi & sashimi

Food cost control

Kitchen management

Quality plating

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Red Seal certification (asset)

Job description

Head Chef

Burlington, ON

Full-Time, Permanent Role

$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.