head chef

Employment and Social Development Canada; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, creating innovative dishes, and ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a flair for culinary creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your contributions will be valued and where you can make a significant impact on the culinary landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen staff and food preparation.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation and cooking.
• Create new recipes and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.

Skills

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Employer details Erie Beach Hotel

Job details

Head Chef

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting: Restaurant.

Ranks of chefs: Head chef.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• 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.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Red Seal Certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian.

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2025-05-14

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.