Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Kitchen Story; Langford; On-site; CAD 50,971 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Langford is seeking a head chef to manage kitchen activities, including menu planning and staff training. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. This permanent full-time position pays between $37.00 and $38.00 per hour, with an expected workload of 30 to 40 hours per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to begin as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in the culinary field.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• 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.

Skills

Menu planning

Food presentation

Staff training

Food safety knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

A local restaurant in Langford is seeking a head chef to manage kitchen activities, including menu planning and staff training. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. This permanent full-time position pays between $37.00 and $38.00 per hour, with an expected workload of 30 to 40 hours per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to begin as soon as possible.