head chef

Fireside Indian Bar & Restaurant; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Canadian restaurant in Innisfail seeks a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high food quality. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, experience in various cuisines, and relevant certifications. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a kitchen team effectively.
• Familiar with different cuisines including Canadian, East Indian, and Gluten-free options.
• Experience in menu planning and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise kitchen staff and activities.
• Plan and direct food preparation in a restaurant.
• Create new recipes and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Experience in culinary techniques

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• East Indian
• International
• Gluten-free