head chef

Lieutenant's Pump; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Ottawa is seeking an experienced chef to lead kitchen operations. You will be responsible for supervising staff, creating recipes, and managing food preparation for events. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of cooking experience and must work on-site. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of cooking/chef experience.
• Physical presence required at the location; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare and cook meals for events and regular service.
• Manage cooking for events and meal services.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.
• Consult with clients for events.
• Plan and direct cooking activities across restaurants.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.
• Recruit and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision of kitchen staff

Recipe creation

Menu planning

Job description

Posted on November 28, 2025

Job Details

• Salary: $18.00 – $22.00 hourly (negotiable)
• Hours: 40 per week
• Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time
• Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff
• Supervise activities of specialized chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Manage cooking for events and regular service meals
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities across multiple restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff including sous‑chefs, specialized chefs, chefs and cooks

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of cooking/chef experience
• Must work at the physical location; remote work not available

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit