Head Chef

Cineplex Entertainment LP; Saint John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cineplex Entertainment LP is hiring a Head Chef in Saint John to lead culinary operations and manage a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality food experiences while handling inventory management and compliance with safety regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about culinary excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Discounted Food and Beverages on Shift

Opportunities to Grow

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a large culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques.
• Valid Food Handlers certificate and schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations ensuring quality and inventory levels.
• Conduct talent management including recruitment and training.
• Maintain safety regulations in compliance with health standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Education

Secondary School Diploma or GED

Post-Secondary diploma in Business Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality

Job description

The Rec Rooms Head Chefs are an integral part of the team who provide an exceptional dining experience to each and every guest. The Head Chef is responsible for delivering memorable food experiences for our guests by coordinating supervising and directing all aspects of culinary operations while maintaining high quality menu options and service levels. The Head Chef is expected to recruit develop and schedule culinary staff maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels and ensure menu items are prepared in an efficient manner. If you thrive in an energetic fast-paced and social atmosphere this may be the opportunity for you!

In this role your responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Manage culinary operations by ensuring checklists and line checks are completed and records are verified and archived that preparation and cooking stations are well stocked and escalating and documenting any required repairs or maintenance for culinary appliances and equipment
• Manage the venues inventory process by ensuring inventory price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the management team and maintained inventory controls for proper levels dating rotation requisitions etc.
• Negotiate contract and oversee all external facility contractor functions as well as repair and maintenance functions
• Talent management for the culinary team through recruitment training coaching and succession planning as well as improving employee engagement by recognizing staff resolving concerns and fairly managing employee performance and scheduling requests
• Maintain a working knowledge of all statutory regulations affecting restaurant health and safety and ensuring that any safety hazards are identified and rectified

Qualifications :

This role may be a perfect fit for you if :

• You have a required Secondary School Diploma or GED
• A Post-Secondary diploma in Business Management Culinary Arts or Hospitality would be considered an asset
• You have previous experience managing a large culinary team in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• You have knowledge of cost analysis fiscal management and budgeting techniques
• You have a valid Food Handlers certificate
• You have schedule flexibility to work flexible hours inclusive of evenings and weekends
• Provincially applicable sell sale and handling of alcohol certificate.

Additional Information :

As an employee youll enjoy :

• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Hours
• Discounted Food and Beverages on Shift
• Opportunities to Grow
• more!

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverseworkforce. We encourageand welcomeapplications from all intersectional walks of collective sum of our individual differences experiences knowledge innovation self-expression uniquecapabilitiesand talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforceweenforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent inhibit or restrict their access to employment oporunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application interviews assessments and placement) please contact us at or via email at .

While we appreciate all interest only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Food Industry,Cooking,Cost Control,Baking,Sanitation,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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