Executive Chef

**Who We Are**

Viaggio Hospitality Group is one of British Columbia’s largest hospitality companies and is a leader in providing outstanding food and beverage experiences. We are a growing number of establishments, each with its own unique concept, Viaggio Hospitality Group’s mission is to provide a unified experience of exceptional service, quality, offerings and general hospitality.

There is something to offer for every type of guest; whether you’re looking for an upscale dining experience, a comfortable place to rest, a liquor store with impeccable selection, a beautiful course to swing some golf clubs, a lively night club or an exciting bar to catch the game, Viaggio Hospitality Group is yours to explore, enjoy and create lasting memories. Some notable establishments are the Downtown Moda Hotel, Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio, Howe Sound Brewing, Viti Wine & Lager and Birchbank Golf Course.

**The Opportunity**

Viaggio Hospitality Groupis looking for an **Executive Chef** to be responsible for providing leadership, planning, and direction for the food and Back of House (BOH) activities in all of Viaggio’s food and beverage programs. The Viaggio Executive Chef works with General Managers and site Executive Chef’s to execute and train seasonal menu’s. This will include but not be limited to monitoring and assessing sales and performance, developing menu items & innovations, implementing new protocols, multi-level training, creating structure and mentoring management staff. This position will prepare and deliver the annual food plan including revenue, profitability, and cost management goals. Must be willing to travel to site locations.

**What You’ll Do**
- **Primary Responsibilities**_
- Develop plans to grow restaurant revenue and profit while maintaining exceptional quality & experience.
- Achieve annual KPIs/targets including wages and purchases.
- Review monthly purchases (food & food supplies) cost analysis to achieve targets; complete regular COGs analysis of current menu.
- Coach Managers to complete labour analysis against KPIs/targets on a weekly basis.
- Share and monitor targets and KPIs/targets with store management.
- Work with suppliers to gain access to the best pricing while maintaining top-quality products.
- Create and implement health and safety procedures and new policies and procedures to ensure all locations are running in accordance with health and safety laws.
- **Recipe Development / Innovation**_
- Work with location chefs to develop new menu items that deliver an exceptional food experience.
- Leverage market trends to create new innovations that can be successfully executed.
- Build seasonal menus to build excitement.
- Work with location chefs to develop new menu items that deliver an exceptional food experience, while maintaining the integrity of each unique brand in the portfolio.
- **People Management, Training and Development**_
- Manage BOH team leads.
- Build and manage BOH hiring and training program including training materials.
- Hire and train staff members for the back of house (BOH).

**Why You’ll Love Working with Us**
- Full-time permanent position
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation
- Competitive extended health and dental benefits plan
- Career development and opportunity for advancement

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person