head chef

Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant specializing in Italian and European cuisine. This full-time, on-site role requires strong leadership and menu development skills.

The Head Chef will manage culinary staff, plan menus, ensure quality standards, and coordinate with suppliers, while maintaining inventory and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of kitchen or culinary leadership experience.
• Secondary education completed; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

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