head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring the highest food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary management, with a focus on leadership and organization. You will be responsible for training staff, creating innovative recipes, and maintaining health and safety regulations. Join a dynamic team where your culinary expertise will shine and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Paid parking by employer

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a culinary management role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items for restaurants.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure food quality standards are met.
• Plan menus and create new recipes for various functions.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Manager

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available