Head Chef

**_We are currently seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Townhall Abbotsford_**:
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.

**Responsibilities of this role 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 continued 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 organization’s standard recipes and specifications.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:

- Supervising team of 5 or more

**The perks**
- Fun work culture and company events
- Staff discount at all JRG locations and discounted meals during shifts
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for full-time staff to participate in the Company’s Extended Health Benefits Plan after 6 months of employment
- Access to ongoing training and development through Joseph Richard University (JRU)
- Opportunity for advancement throughout all JRG establishments and divisions
- Opportunity to participate in the JRG Join Us Employee Referral Program

**REQUIREMENTS**:

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

Joseph Richard Group is a collection of unique hospitality ventures owned by André Joseph Bourque and Ryan Richard Moreno. With first-class offerings, an acclaimed culinary team, and a genuinely kind-hearted service team, our mission is to make this your moment.