head chef

Vivo Pizza & Pasta; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Pizza & Pasta in Woodbridge, Ontario, is seeking a senior kitchen supervisor to lead cooks and chefs, plan menus, and oversee food preparation for daily service and events. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary and immediate start.

The position requires at least five years of kitchen leadership experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work on-site. Salary is $96,304 CAD annually for a 44-hour week, with benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in kitchen leadership or supervisory roles.
• Work must be completed at the physical location; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist 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.
• 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.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Leading/instructing individuals.

Job description

Job details

• Location 7540 Weston Rd. Woodbridge , ON L4L 9L9
• Salary 96,304 annually / 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day, Evening
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3715574

Experience

5 years or more

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist 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
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-12-01

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.