Head Chef

Responsibilities:

- Oversee all aspects of the kitchen and food preparation
- Create and develop menus that align with the restaurant's concept and target audience
- Ensure high-quality food is consistently prepared and presented to customers
- Manage inventory and control costs to meet budgetary guidelines
- Train and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks and food prep workers
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and maintain proper food handling procedures

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a restaurant
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and sanitation standards
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Ability to create innovative menus that appeal to a diverse range of customers
- Experience in inventory management, cost control, and budgeting
- Knowledge of bartending is a plus

**Skills**:

- Restaurant management - 2 years of minimum experience needed as a Head Chef
- Hospitality
- Kitchen operations
- Food handling and preparation
- Leadership and team management
- Cross Train the Staff

If you are an experienced Head Chef looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with any relevant certifications or references.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough, ON K9J 3H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-12-01