Head Chef

**Job Summary**:
We have an immediate opening for a Head Chef at our Larry Uteck location to lead us to the next phase of our growth plan. We have big plans this year to expand our operations.

This is an **excellent, high-level opportunity for a culinary leader looking** for an interesting position which includes overseeing our daily restaurant operations, helping build out our retail line and developing our commissary kitchen components.

We offer good **work/life balance **and an **enjoyable work/team environment. **Additionally, this is **a well-paying position **with **good benefits** - on top of the salary advertised, you will earn a **semi-annual performance bonus**, significant weekly tip out, and benefits.

We are really excited about growing our business for the future. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for: join our team of hard-working, culinary professionals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage costs, drive sales, create systems and execute strategies to meet/exceed targets
- Oversee the kitchen for a 90-seat restaurant
- Menu creation with new seasonal ideas
- Supervise, delegate and schedule of 15 kitchen staff
- Adhere to established hiring process and staff evaluation
- Inventory control
- Ensuring complete adherence to Health and Safety practices

**You’re a Natural Fit, Because You Have**:

- Strong communication & organizational skills
- The ability to report, listen, execute, and follow up
- A strong leadership focus (mentorship, leading by example, team building)
- A passion for food and beverage, with attention to detail
- A passion for the dough making process (we slow ferment our dough for 48 hours)
- An understanding of Cost of Sales and their relation to the business (food costs and labour costs)
- High standards of cleanliness
- The flexibility to keep a work schedule that meets the demands of our bustling business
- A positive attitude

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Salary + Excellent Gratuities
- Bonus
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
- Health Benefits
- Annual Research and Development Trip to Las Vegas for Pizza Expo or somewhere similar

**Required Experience**:

- Leadership in a kitchen: 5 years

If you’re looking for an opportunity to professionally develop your culinary career, come work at Morris East. Our workplace is a positive, progressive, balanced environment where you can really flourish.

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bedford, NS B4A 0H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Culinary Management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location