Head Chef

**Job Summary**:
As the Head Chef at Power Plant Grill and Library Lounge in our two properties in the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, you are creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management. You will be the primary leader in the kitchen and maintain complete control of your department.

**Responsibilities**:

- Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
- Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
- Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
- Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
- Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
- Maintain food and labour costs.
- Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
- Direct monthly inventory.
- Maintain vendor relationships.
- Resolve issues as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner.
- Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers.
- Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment.
- Recruit, hire, and train chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
- Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by senior management.

**Requirements**:

- Education in culinary arts preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a back-of-house management position
- Significant experience as a chef, in addition to experience as a sous chef or line cook
- Strong attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills
- Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
- Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

**We Offer**:

- A great work environment with opportunities for development and career advancement within the INNHotels family of hotels;
- A competitive compensation package;
- Group health plan;
- Staff events and seasonal discounts on local adventure activities;
- Hotel Discounts as part of the INNHotels family of hotels;

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

Pay: $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- WHMIS Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person