If you’re looking to lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, quality, and hospitality are at the forefront, this could be the role for you. Our client is a well-established, guest-focused restaurant known for delivering exceptional food, thoughtful service, and memorable dining experiences. With a strong sense of community and a commitment to high standards, they have built a reputation for creating an atmosphere where both guests and team members feel valued.
They are seeking a passionate and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead their kitchen team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to join a team where creativity is encouraged, expectations are high, and leadership plays a key role in maintaining consistency, quality, and a positive kitchen culture.
This role is well-suited to someone who leads by example and thrives in a hands-on position – someone who is comfortable supporting their team, stepping in where needed, and maintaining focus during busy service. You bring a strong sense of accountability, a team-first mindset, and a genuine pride in creating exceptional dishes and memorable experiences for guests.
While experience is valued, attitude is paramount. The ideal candidate is someone who brings energy, humility, and a true passion for hospitality. They are a natural leader who enjoys developing a team, maintaining high culinary standards, and contributing to a positive and engaging workplace culture.
If you’re a chef who leads with intention, values collaboration, and is motivated by creating outstanding guest experiences, this could be an exciting next step in your career.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:
- Designing and executing seasonal menus and feature dishes that complement a wine-forward, tapas-style concept.
- Leading day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency during service.
- Overseeing food preparation and plating with a strong eye for detail and presentation.
- Hiring, training, mentoring, and scheduling a cohesive and motivated kitchen team.
- Managing inventory, ordering, and food costs to align with budget targets.
- Collaborating closely with the management team to maintain a unified, guest-first culture.
- Jumping in wherever needed to support the team and ensure smooth service.
Education:
- Formal culinary training or completion of a recognized culinary program is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a professional kitchen environment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
Skills:
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume service environments while maintaining composure and quality.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a cohesive kitchen team.
- Brings a highly collaborative approach, working seamlessly with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Shows a deep commitment to delivering an exceptional and consistent guest experience.
- Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively during service.
- Maintains a keen eye for detail in food quality, presentation, and kitchen operations.
- Exhibits creativity and a passion for developing menus that align with a wine and tapas-focused concept.
- Understands food cost management, inventory control, and kitchen efficiencies.
- Communicates clearly and professionally in a high-pressure environment.
Base Salary: $45k-55k per year
- Salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus eligibility.
- Stock options available.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered following the probationary period.
Work Hours:
- Full-time hours.
- Flexibility required, including evenings and weekends.
Additional Notes:
- This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.
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Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- This role requires flexibility for weekend and weekday work. Are you comfortable with this?
- This role has evening working hours from 3pm - 11pm. Are you comfortable with this?
Experience:
- Commercial cooking: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
