head chef

Wok Inn Restaurant; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated kitchen manager to lead culinary operations in a vibrant restaurant setting. This role involves overseeing food preparation, creating innovative recipes, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values creativity and teamwork while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace, including free parking and team-building opportunities. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and supplies for food items and manage kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and ensure food quality standards are met.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting:

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Ranks of chefs:

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Food Safety Certificate

Area of work experience:

• Manager

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

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities