Hiring A New Head Chef!

The Red Accordion; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead its kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to manage kitchen operations, design innovative menus, and mentor staff in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to food safety and quality. Join a creative team dedicated to farm to table dining, where your culinary flair can shine. If you are ready to bring your unique touch to a beloved establishment, we want to meet you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the culinary industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and manage operations to ensure quality dining experiences.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect farm to table cooking.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety Standards

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience as Head Chef

Experience in Food Service or Hospitality

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Now operating in our 6th year, The Red Accordion continues to deliver a high quality and unique dining experience in the West End. It's been an amazing 6 years and our concept of house made, farm to table dining in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere has been very well received. We were saddened to hear we would be losing our head chef as he moves back closer to home, so we embark on the difficult task of filling his shoes. We are seeking a new head chef, and we're excited for the opportunity to bring a passionate candidate on to add their own flare to our little home.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Our ideal chef will have a wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry, as well as a strong passion for food and hospitality. We operate a farm to table, from scratch kitchen and we believe strongly in that. An ideal candidate will need a strong focus on food safety, organization and cleanliness. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, menu creation, and team management while ensuring that our standards of quality and service are consistently met.

Duties

1. Lead and manage the kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
2. Develop and design innovative menus and features that reflect our concept of farm to table home cooking.
3. Ensure all food preparation and kitchen operations meets health and safety regulations, maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and organization.
4. Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
5. Train and mentor kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food presentation, and sanitation practices.
6. Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
7. Monitor kitchen operations to ensure quality control and consistency in all dishes served.
8. Assist in the development of special events or promotions that enhance the restaurant's offerings.

Qualifications

1. Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within the food service or hospitality industry.
2. Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
3. A positive attitude, it is critical that any future chef maintain good morale and a happy kitchen.
4. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively.
5. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
7. Strong communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and guests effectively.
8. A passion for cooking and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

As sad as we are to be losing our very talented head chef, we are excited to meet new applicants and bring another talented individual into our team. We believe strongly in fostering peoples creativity, so we look forward to bringing on a like minded, creative chef to bring their own special touch to The Red Accordion!