head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Montreal is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, creating recipes, and ensuring food quality across French and Japanese cuisines. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a trades certificate. The position requires on-site work in a fast-paced restaurant environment, emphasizing leadership, efficiency, and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of French and Japanese cuisine specialties.

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

Communication

Teamwork

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)