Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Darling Full time

We are looking for a talented and creative Head Chef to inspire, lead and mentor our kitchen team. With a focus on local, seasonal and high-quality ingredients we are passionate about great food and great experiences for our guests. The Head Chef contributes to all back of house operations and is responsible for several functions including but not limited to menu creation, inventory control, budgeting, food preparation, and back of house employee hiring & training. If you are a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef, we would love to hear from you.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure consistent food preparation, production, and the highest calibre of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both.
- Oversee all aspects of food production, including involvement in menu planning and costing.
- Maintain ongoing communication and provide input to the owners for menus, recipes, and processes that will increase revenue and productivity, decrease expenses, and improve customer service and food quality.
- Provide training, coaching, mentorship, motivation, and direction to all back of house staff, continually striving to develop staff in all areas of culinary and leadership skills.
- Ensure that the kitchen area and equipment is always maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.
- Ensure product is managed properly at all stations to execute prep procedures and service in a cost, and time, effective manner.
- Supervise and assist with food production to ensure all quality standards are maintained in all food and beverage areas.
- Respond in a positive and timely manner to all internal and external guest requests and complaints during service, while meeting standards to exceed the guest’s expectations in addition to remaining budget conscious.
- Manage inventory and order supplies as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations

**Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Required**
- At least 2-years previous experience with demonstrated success in a comparable role
- Advanced knowledge of industry best practices, guest services and food and beverage.
- Strong communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with executing a culinary program.
- Practiced leadership skills in a hospitality environment and demonstrated ability to manage and train a team while positively influencing employee behavior and development.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to organize efficient work schedules, delegate tasks and work effectively under pressure to achieve objectives.
- Working knowledge of applicable employment related legislation.
- Experience handling employee issues/concerns and executing performance management procedures including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Strong team player that leads by example and has demonstrated the ability to reliably execute or delegate work to meet objectives.
- Ability to fluently communicate in both written and verbal English.
- High School Diploma with basic math skills is required.
- Food Safe Certification is required.

Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 5 years (required)
- Leadership: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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