executive chef

Culinaria Restaurant and Events; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dining and events establishment in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, supervising staff, and planning menus to ensure high-quality standards. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and hold relevant food safety certifications. This full-time position offers $36.00 per hour, requiring on-site work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Gratuities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Must have Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount and costs of food supplies.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and demonstrate new techniques.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Non-university certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Position: Executive Chef

Location: 5732 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1T1

Employer: Culinaria Restaurant and Events

Employment terms: Permanent employment, Full time

Work location: On site

Starts as soon as possible

On-site work is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Languages: English

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine and food specialties

• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food and other specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Gratuities

Salary

$36.00 per hour, hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Other employment details

• Location: 5732 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1T1
• Work location: On site
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Availability: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Vancancies: 1 vacancy

Who can apply

• You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen
• You can apply if you are a permanent resident of Canada
• You can apply if you are 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

2026-01-27

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.

Company

Culinaria Restaurant and Events

Additional information

• Accommodation and food services
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)