Head Chef

Hyatt Place Legacy Village; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Head Chef, where you will drive culinary excellence and innovation. You will manage the kitchen team, develop creative menus, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety, contributing to a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition and reward programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience leading a kitchen in an upscale restaurant.
• Solid leadership skills, adept at training and motivating culinary professionals.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality preparation and presentation.
• Develop exciting new menus and maintain consistent quality of offerings.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and ensure staff satisfaction through effective management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Red-Seal certification

Job description

We are hiring a Head Chef!

OUR STORY

At the Dorian, Autograph Collection and Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown our associates ensure that every guest experience is a masterpiece, blending impeccable service with whimsical intrigue. Our associates are focused on providing our guests with the best stay possible, to help them pursue their passions through travel.

Together we have two unique experiences, with one address, and one team of hospitality professionals dedicated to being the best in everything we do.

OUR ROLE

We are in search of a highly skilled and inspirational culinary leader for the position of Head Chef, responsible for driving the vision, culture and success of the culinary teams at the Dorian & Courtyard. This position will manage all aspects of the kitchen and kitchen associates, ensuring the quality preparation and presentation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with company standards and sanitation/health regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of enthusiasm and collaboration, with a keen ability to build and maintain a team of top performers, ensuring the highest level of food creativity & quality.

Key accountabilities include:

Consistently providing the highest quality of service to our customers and staff alike, setting a shining example for our team.

Developing and creating exciting new menus that showcase the vision of our restaurant, using local ingredients to craft an extraordinary culinary experience.

Maintaining the consistent quality of our offerings by testing products and refining delivery methods.

Monitoring customer satisfaction, auditing food offerings, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Ensuring the highest level of staff satisfaction through selecting, training, scheduling, coaching, counseling, developing, recognizing and rewarding our staff.

Providing exceptional instruction to cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of menu items.

Requisitioning of food and kitchen supplies, maintaining approved food cost and within budget.

Ensuring proper physical working conditions including kitchen tools and equipment.

Maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with health and legal regulations.

Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the industry, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking best practices, and participating in community events.

YOUR STORY

A Red-Seal certified, seasoned professional chef with a flair for innovation possessing a minimum of two years’ experience leading a kitchen in an upscale Restaurant operation in a downtown city center.

Someone with an outstanding work ethic, along with a track record of reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to safety.

Someone who has solid leadership skills, adept at training, coaching and motivating a team of culinary professionals, passionate about helping them develop technique and artistry.

An exceptional problem-solver, knowing how to troubleshoot, resolve situations efficiently, with the ability to shift priorities as needed, including handling customer or staff situations that may occur outside of typical work hours.

Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration.

Able to combine strategic planning and day-to-day management.

Physically able to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, crouch, and lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds or more.

Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord Managers earn competitive wages and are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer training and development as well as career advancement opportunities. We thrive on reward and recognition and will provide you and your team with ample opportunities to shine within the company as well as within the brand.

Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality invests in our associates by providing training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built upon, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work-like harmony, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations possible, in every market we exist.

Our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN!

If you are a proven leader, looking for a culture-rich and award-winning company, and you are ready to lead an amazing brand in a great and thriving location…we may be the perfect fit!

Apply today!