Head Chef - The Rec Room Avalon

Cineplex; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in St John's seeks a Head Chef to manage culinary operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Responsible for staff management, inventory control, and compliance with health and safety regulations, candidates should have a secondary school diploma and experience in a fast-paced environment. A Food Handler's certificate is required. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities for growth.

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 high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of fiscal management and budgeting techniques.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Negotiate and oversee external contractor functions and maintenance.
• Recruit, train, and coach culinary staff.

Skills

Team management

Inventory control

Cost analysis

Culinary operations

Education

Secondary School Diploma or GED

Post-Secondary diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

Tools

Food Handler’s certificate

Job description

City: St John's

What you will do

The Rec Room’s 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 venue’s 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 Handler’s 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, you’ll 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 life.The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, uniquecapabilities,and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce,weenforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

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