head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Head Chef in Montreal. This role requires supervision of kitchen staff, menu planning, and recipe creation. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and specialize in French and Japanese cuisine. The position is strictly on-site with no remote work options. Benefits include paid time off for volunteering or personal days.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in French and Japanese cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Create new recipes
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties

• French
• Japanese cuisine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)