Chef de Cuisine

**About Us**:
Watercolour is inspired by the warm hospitality and timeless cuisine of the Mediterranean. We embrace the cultural diversity and traditions of the region, and impart a modern sensibility.

We strive to leave a lasting impression on our community, and provide a gathering place to enjoy life's moments in the company of friends.

**Description**:
We are building a team of inclusive, strategic and dynamic individuals that embody a leadership style that promotes equity, productivity and workplace satisfaction.

We achieve this through our dynamic team composed of champions across all realms of the hospitality industry - from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage and beyond, creating the ultimate guest experience.
- Our love for hospitality extends further than our dedication to creating amazing guest experiences; it’s our duty to develop our team of professionals to become the next industry leaders; it’s our quest to find the finest ingredients; it’s our social responsibility to become a more sustainable organization every day._

**Chef de Cuisine - Watercolour**:
The Chef de Cuisine will be an integral part of the leadership team at Watercolour. They will manage the day to day kitchen operations, while contributing to the overall growth of the restaurant through collaboration and innovation. The individual selected for this role will be passionate about the culinary industry and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity for guests and employees
- Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
- Remain professional and poised during peak service hours
- Prepare dishes during service in a high paced and detail orientated kitchen
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations
- Lead kitchen team to success through strong interpersonal skills and integrity
- Inventory management and purchasing
- Scheduling

**Requirements**:

- 7+ years restaurant experience
- 3+ years leadership experience
- Experience with Mediterranean cuisine is an asset
- Demonstrate positivity and possess a welcoming and enthusiastic can-do attitude
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Results-oriented and impeccably organized
- Strong leadership skills
- Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience
- Very competitive salary which will be based on experience

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Unionville, ON L3R 2G9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 7 years (required)

Work Location: In person