Executive Chef

5 days ago

Whitby, Canada Butchie's Restaurant Full time

**About Us**:
We are a bustling, highly successful Southern-style restaurant known for our vibrant atmosphere, exceptional hospitality, and mouthwatering cuisine. With a strong emphasis on quality and authenticity, we take pride in providing unforgettable dining experiences for our guests, both in-house and through catering services.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic **Executive Chef** to lead our kitchen operations. This is a **hands-on role** that requires a dedicated professional passionate about food, teamwork, and excellence. As the Head Chef, you will work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, oversee a team of 10+ staff, and play a key role in delivering exceptional food and service.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Leadership and Team Development**:

- Lead, manage, and motivate a kitchen team of 10+ staff.
- Train, mentor, and develop team members to meet the restaurant's high standards.
- Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.
- **Culinary Excellence**:

- Oversee menu execution and ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
- Actively participate in food preparation and cooking to set the standard for the team.
- Innovate and update menu offerings while preserving the authenticity of our cuisine.
- **Catering Management**:

- Plan, organize, and execute catering events, ensuring flawless service and high-quality dishes.
- Coordinate with clients and staff to meet specific catering needs.
- **Operational Oversight**:

- Work in tandem with the General Manager to meet operational goals.
- Manage inventory, food costs, and vendor relations.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- **Vendor and Supplier Relations**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure high-quality ingredients.
- Negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- **Communication and Collaboration**:

- Maintain open and effective communication with the General Manager and other team members.
- Participate in planning and strategy meetings to align kitchen operations with business goals.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- **Hands-on approach to leadership and operations—this is not a desk job.**:

- Experience in catering management is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices.

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Restaurant Cooking: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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