head chef

Government of Canada - Central; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in a dynamic restaurant environment. This role requires a candidate with strong leadership skills and experience in managing kitchen staff, as well as a passion for Vietnamese cuisine. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and managing costs while ensuring a fast-paced and efficient kitchen. If you thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment and have a flair for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a managerial role within a restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items for budget management.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset Languages

• Vietnamese

Work Site Environment

• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of Chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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

3-4 people

Experience and Specialization

• Cuisine Specialties: Vietnamese cuisine

• Food Specialties: Meat, poultry and game; Stocks, soups and sauces; Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

• Area of Work Experience: Manager

Additional Information

• Security and Safety: Criminal record check

• Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available