Lead Chef de Partie – High-Volume Kitchen Mastery

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Chef De Partie to support BOH operations, ensure quality and timely service, and lead when the Executive Chef is absent.

You will manage kitchen activities, supervise staff, and uphold food safety standards. Ideal candidates have Red Seal, Safe Food handling, 3–5 years supervisory kitchen experience, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess Red Seal certificate.
• Must have current Food Safe handling certification.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in a progressive lead role or supervisory capacity of a large volume food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keep track of new trends in the industry.
• Assist Food & Beverage management team with stock-take as requested.

Education

Red Seal certificate

Food Safe handling certification

Tools

Outlook Express

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Chef De Partie to support BOH operations, ensure quality and timely service, and lead when the Executive Chef is absent.

You will manage kitchen activities, supervise staff, and uphold food safety standards. Ideal candidates have Red Seal, Safe Food handling, 3–5 years supervisory kitchen experience, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a high-volume environment.