Head chef

Kibbi; Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Richmond, BC is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead and coordinate a team of chefs and cooks. You will estimate costs, supervise staff, plan menus, and ensure quality for events and daily service.

The role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage costs in a fast-paced restaurant setting. This permanent, full-time position offers a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff and coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• English language proficiency required.
• Work term: Permanent.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Job description

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

TASKS

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week