head chef

Matador Pizza and Steakhouse; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,914 - 58,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Matador Pizza and Steakhouse in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a full-time kitchen supervisor with 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, estimating food costs, maintaining inventory, preparing meals, and training kitchen staff. Applicants must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The role is physically demanding, requiring standing for long periods and handling heavy loads. Benefits include gratuities and group insurance.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks, and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Train staff in preparation and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location 4625 Varsity Drive NW Calgary, AB T3A 0Z9
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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 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

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

• Canadian
• Meat, poultry and game

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2026-06-06