Head chef

Kibbi; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead cooks, plan menus, and ensure top-quality meals for events. You will train staff, monitor costs, and coordinate kitchen operations for weddings and banquets.

Responsibilities include supervising chefs, maintaining records, and delivering consistent dining experiences while meeting client specifications and timelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Work language: English.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Estimate labour costs and maintain cost records.
• Analyze operating costs and other data to improve efficiency.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
• Prepare and cook meals for events and banquets.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring quality and safety.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff and train new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week