Head Chef

As the chef for Trading Post Brewing, you are directly responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You are a passionate, skilled Chef responsible for hitting financial targets, executing outstanding dishes and maintaining a healthy working environment. You will lead a team of driven employees and will be responsible for their development and success. As part of your job, you will work closely with and report to your General Manager. The Chef is very important to any food and beverage establishment, and as such, you will be expected to display a high level of professionalism with a focus on team development and coaching. You should be a confident leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management. As a Leader in a modern craft brewery and eatery, you ae encouraged to be educated and stay current with food trends related to the craft beer industry. In an effort to assist you in your role with Trading Post Brewing, below is an overview of duties and responsibilities.

**Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to**:

- Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure Trading Post recipes and procedures being followed.
- Hold all staff accountable to Trading Post standards.
- Manage staff, control costs and quality of food, service, and safety standards.
- Coordinate, motivate and mentor the kitchen team while leading by example.
- Foster an environment that is focused on quality, efficiency, speed, and team morale.
- Understand each role in the kitchen and jump in where needed.
- Responsible for efficient costing of menu items.
- Create feature and event menus within budgets.
- Rectify any issues arising concerning kitchen staff, food complaints, and safety issues with support from your General Manager.
- Receive feedback and make improvements where necessary.
- Build community relationships with suppliers.

Financial
- Control costs, growth of top line, capture profit:

- Strong financial understanding and management of effective costs.
- Working knowledge of POS and inventory systems.
- Manage and monitor stock of all kitchen items and staffing levels.
- Conduct weekly inventory and COGs report to submit to General Manager.
- Monitor increases in pricing and quality of incoming product and report discrepancies as needed.

Facility Maintenance and Environment:

- Ensure all kitchen equipment is kept in good working order and maintenance is upkept.
- Keep all Food Safety Plans up to date.
- Ensure all kitchen checklists are being followed, completed, and signed daily.
- Implement safe working practices are followed by all.
- Strong restaurant operations and food and beverage knowledge.

HR:

- Onboard and train all kitchen members as per Trading Post guidelines.
- Keep personal kitchen staff details up to date.
- Passion for training and development of staff.
- Approve and submit payroll details on a weekly basis.
- Manage employee performance through constant feedback and quarterly conversations.
- Work with General Manager and/or People & Culture Advisor when taking progressive disciplinary actions.
- Ensure all aspects of BOH Admin and HR policies are adhered to.

Staffing and Scheduling:

- Ensure all training materials and processes are up to date and followed by all.
- Generate BOH schedule based on business volume and within set labor budgets.
- Develop strong communication skills with team and head office team members.
- Inspire culinary growth within the kitchen team through tours, demos, and open dialogue around current culinary trends.

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- Restaurant: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Abbotsford, BC V2T 0H5 (required)

Work Location: In person