Head Chef

We are looking for a Head Chef to help grow and take The Blunt Bartender to the next level. Are you organized, motivated, enjoy cooking, and want to advance your career? Come on over

Do you have what it takes to be our Head Chef at our new location? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinates and supervise the work of kitchen staff;
- Participates in the hiring of kitchen staff and plans training of new employees or those assigned to a new position;
- Sets kitchen work schedule and plans replacements for leave requests;
- Ensures stock control and financial targets are met
- Verifies kitchen staff timesheets for payroll;
- Notifies management of any issues relating to the guest's experience
- Ensures compliance with the dress code established by management and with hygiene and food safety standards;
- Explains culinary techniques and the use of equipment to the cooks;
- Teaches cooks about decoration and food presentation;
- Plans and organizes special events in collaboration with management;
- Ensures courteous and respectful service in a relaxed atmosphere;
- Maintains communication with guests and ensures their satisfaction;
- Oversees respect for health and safety rules at work;
**KITCHEN**:

- Plans the menus and conducts a quarterly evaluation;
- Ensures the optimal use of foodstuffs;
- Assesses the needs of guests;
- Ensures food quality and conducts follow-ups (return of merchandise vs. credits);
- Evaluates and monitor purchase and production costs compared to approved budgets;
- Ensures meal preparation and cooking;
- Conducts monthly inventories and places supplier orders (food, supplies, kitchen equipment);
- Makes necessary arrangements for the maintenance of the kitchen equipment;
- Ensures receipt and examination of goods;
- Assumes responsibility for proper operation and safe use of kitchen equipment and appliances;
- Performs other related tasks.

**KEY SKILLS**:

- Resistant to stress;
- Good judgment;
- Meticulous with an attention to detail;
- Creative;
- Commitment to cleanliness and respect for standards of hygiene;
- Good communication skills, interpersonal flexibility, listening skills;
- Adaptability

Salary is to be negotiated depending on experience and a proven track record.

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

**Salary**: From $42,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Truro, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 4 years (required)

Work Location: One location