Head Chef

Position Overview:

The Head Chef leads daily culinary operations, balancing creative menu development with disciplined kitchen management. Responsible for executing the establishment's culinary vision, this role directly manages kitchen staff, food safety, vendor relationships, and cost controls. The Chef de Cuisine maintains standard-setting consistency on every plate while fostering an efficient, professional, and collaborative culinary environment. 

What we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Complimentary meal while on shift

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Free parking

• Company-wide events

• Playground Cares volunteer opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Development: Conceptualize, test, and implement seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect current culinary trends and brand identity. 

• Service Supervision: Oversee prep, cook stations, and plating during service to ensure precise flavour, presentation, and quality control. 

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants while supporting career growth. 

• Cost & Inventory Management: Monitor food and labour costs, manage physical inventory, minimize kitchen waste, and order supplies within budget constraints.

• Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict hygiene standards, health department regulations, and kitchen safety practices.

• Operational Collaboration: Partner with front-of-house staff and management to maintain seamless service flow and handle special dietary requirements or guest requests

• Experience: 5+ years as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a fine-dining or high-volume culinary establishment.

• Education: Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, or equivalent certified culinary training (strong asset).

• Technical Skills: Mastery of classical and modern culinary techniques, recipe costing, inventory software, and vendor negotiation.

• Certifications: Valid MAPAQ certification.

• Leadership Competencies: Excellent communication, strong problem-solving skills under pressure, and proven staff development capabilities.

• Bilingual (English and French).

• Must be able to work on your feet for the duration of the shift.

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, overnight hours and holidays.