head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Gratuities

Job summary

Santorini Mediterranean Grill in Napanee, Ontario, is seeking a head chef to lead kitchen operations on-site. The role focuses on supervising cooks, planning menus, and creating new recipes while maintaining high culinary standards.

The successful candidate will manage costs, supervise staff, and train team members to deliver consistent Mediterranean cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate is required or equivalent.
• Experience in kitchen supervision or restaurant management is advantageous.
• Ability to lead kitchen staff and manage food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen staff to ensure high quality food.
• Create and execute recipes and menus.
• Instruct staff in preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff and train them.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Job description

Job details

• Location Napanee , ON K7R 3E7
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 22.00 HOUR hourly / 36 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3664179

head chef

Posted on September 05, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Santorini Mediterranean Grill

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment: Non-smoking.

Work setting: Restaurant.

Ranks of chefs: Head chef, Chef.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Manage kitchen operations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Mediterranean cuisine

Area of work experience

• Manager

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Parking available

Employment groups

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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2026-09-26