head chef

Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced Italian restaurant. You will supervise cooks, plan menus, manage food costs, and ensure the highest quality and consistency across all dishes.

Responsibilities include training staff, controlling inventory and ordering, enforcing food safety standards, scheduling, and collaborating with front-of-house to deliver an outstanding guest experience for daily service and special

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• On-site role at a restaurant in Vancouver.
• Experience supervising chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and menu planning.
• Ability to manage food costs and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and control food costs and inventory.
• Supervise specialists and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.
• Recruit, train and coach kitchen team.
• Prepare and cook meals as needed.
• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervisory Experience

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine
• European

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Organized
• Team player