Executive Chef

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Hills Park (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a guest-focused culinary team, emphasizing autonomy, mastery, and purpose. You will design and cost menus, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional service that aligns with our mission to create memorable dining experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for hospitality and an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership in restaurant/hospitality (min 5 years).
• Conceptualizing, costing, and executing menus.
• Staff recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Budget management, cost control, and P&L experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Passion for exceptional guest experiences and inclusive environment.
• Degrees or certifications are not required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of guest service-oriented culinary team members who are autonomous, skilled, and aligned with guest expectations.
• Create and curate food that supports the mission and makes memories for guests.
• Oversee administrative functions to empower the culinary team with product knowledge and support.
• Lead and develop the culinary team to exceed guest expectations and grow sales.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

Staff recruitment

Budget management

Cost control

P&L management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Guest experiences

Social dining

Inclusive environment

Job description

Role Description

The Executive Chef takes pride in their work, is consistent, embraces systems and routines. The Executive Chef is responsible for fostering a culture of passionate, guest service-oriented culinary team members who are given autonomy, mastery, and purpose to help them exceed guest expectations and grow sales. Creation and curation of food that supports the mission statement of valuing time, evolving exploration, and making memories. Ensuring all administrative functions are completed to best arm the team with the product, knowledge, and support to maintain a high level of excellence for all guests.

What we’re looking for (who you are). Hospitality focused and possess the following virtues:

• CURIOUS: Ask, explore, challenging what is possible.

• OPTIMISTIC: Have fun (it is a choice). Do not pass stress onto teammates or guests.

• GRIT: Persevere and never stop evolving.

• ADAPTABLE: Be open-minded! Approach every situation with curiosity.

• SELF-AWARE: Understand your strengths and weaknesses as well as what you want to accomplish- then seek out feedback.

• CONSISTENT: Show up, be disciplined, do the small things right, every time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degrees & Certifications are great, but not required

• Strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry

• Experience in conceptualizing, costing and executing menus

• Experience in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, and P&L management

• Adept at multitasking with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with guests and team members at all levels

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A passion for exceptional guest experiences, social dining, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
  

Before You Apply

When considering a new opportunity, the most important question isn't \"Can I do this?\"

It's \"Do I want this?\"

We'll determine whether you have the skills or can learn them.

Only you can decide if you're excited to create memorable experiences, connect with people, and be part of a team that cares deeply about hospitality.

If your values align with ours, we'd love to meet you.