Head Chef

Be a part of the fastest growing hospitality company in British Columbia as recognized by Business in Vancouver. We look to promote and encourage individuals to maximize their potential. With over 20 businesses in the Fraser Valley including Public Houses, Restaurants, a Winery, a Boutique Hotel and a catering company, there is overwhelming opportunity to set your own career path. Advancement is performance based and our culture is one of humour, humility and the utmost professionalism.

**Townhall Chilliwack is currently hiring a Head Chefs**

**Overview**:
The Head Chef (HC) is responsible for all kitchen operations at their specific location. He or she has the autonomy to make decisions that will positively impact the business in areas of guest satisfaction and food quality and is responsible for ensuring the profitability and cleanliness of the kitchen. Further, the Head Chef is responsible for staffing, training, and development of all kitchen positions.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:

- Ensuring all kitchen positions execute routines and complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists and log out reports
- Managing profit reporting and participation in monthly profit meetings
- Overseeing and managing all areas of kitchen recruitment and training, including interviewing, orientations, onboarding and continuing training and development
- Conducting monthly environment audits as per JRG and local health protection standards, including cooking line, prep areas, storage areas, prep halls, loading docks, exterior compounds, coolers and freezers
- Controlling food costs by reviewing portion control, minimizing waste and conducting weekly food inventory counts and variances are investigated
- Tracking QSA’s and provide follow up training and improvements
- Managing kitchenware and disposables budgets
- Managing kitchen staff schedule, overtime, and labour targets
- Monitoring sales trends and forecasts sales to ensure schedules are written to achieve sales and labour targets
- Maintain high level food quality and presentation in accordance with organizations standard recipes and specifications

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:

- Supervising a team of 5 or more

**Working Conditions**
- Hours and shifts may vary.
- Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
- Food Safe Level 1
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 preferred, but not mandatory
- Proficient working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Optimum is an asset
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills, but verbal and written

**Company Profile**
The Joseph Richard Group is a collection of unique hospitality ventures owned by André “Joseph” Bourque and Ryan “Richard” Moreno. Our team operates 25 establishments together, constantly fine-tuning our concepts according to the needs of our guests. What sets us apart is our dedication to the Guest Experience, an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, top quality offerings, and a team of like-minded people.

**Our Mission**
This is Your Moment.

**Salary**: From $48,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chilliwack, BC V2R 0J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person