head chef

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

Job summary

A governmental body in Montreal is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include creating recipes, supervising staff, managing inventory, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a trades certificate and 2-3 years of kitchen experience, particularly in French and Japanese cuisine. This role requires on-site work in a fast-paced environment that demands leadership and attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a relevant chef role.
• 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

Tasks

• 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)