Head Chef

7 days ago

Halifax, Canada Obladee, A Wine Bar Full time

The kitchen at Obladee is run by the Head Chef in consultation with the owners. Through their combined skills and insights, they lead, develop and execute the food program at Obladee. They demonstrate leadership and take ownership for delivering a consistent yet exciting food experience for our guests.

**About the Food**

The food at Obladee is designed to accompany wine. Most plates are built to share. The dishes are carefully considered, beautifully presented, and incorporate regional, seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers. The style is familiar, yet surprising; elevated but not over-intellectualized, focusing on simplicity, and drawing inspiration from local and European food culture.

**Reports To**

The Head Chef reports directly to Owners, Heather and Christian Rankin.

**Key Tasks and Areas of Responsibility**

Through collaborative management, oversight and execution the Head Chef is responsible for:
**Recipe & Menu Development**
- Develops all menu items
- Creates, tests, costs, and documents recipes
- Manages food costs

**Execution of Service**
- Delivers efficient, consistent and organized food service
- Exhibits a calm, professional demeanor
- Communicates clearly and respectfully
- Tastes and monitors dishes continually for quality and adherence to recipes
- Ensures consistent plating style and portion control for all dishes
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness

**Preparation & Procurement**
- Plans for service, upcoming events and the gift box program
- Orders and/or shops for the necessary supplies and ingredients
- Oversees thorough and efficient prep
- Makes regular use of local ingredients, farmers markets and local suppliers where possible
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with suppliers

**Management of Operation**
- Manages inventory, maintains par stocks, organizes safe and proper storage of all foodstuffs
- Minimizes and tracks food waste
- Establishes food handling and cleaning procedures for kitchen and storage areas
- Inspects fridges and kitchen equipment for cleanliness and proper working order
- Monitors food sales and labour costs

**Leadership and Continuous Improvement**
- Upholds professional and respectful work environment
- Trains and guides Kitchen staff on necessary cooking, service and maintenance procedures
- Exhibits positive attitude, encourages teamwork, communication, and accountability
- Seeks continuous improvement in all areas: skills, products, recipes, equipment
- Actively seeks, and responds to, feedback and input on food quality from service staff
- Shows excitement and interest in menu performance and development
- Investigates fully any guest food complaints

**Collaboration**
- Works collaboratively with Sous-Chef and Cook building a professional, positive working relationship
- Liaises with Owners on kitchen performance and menu development
- Works with Sommeliers on food & wine pairing initiatives as required

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Tips

Application question(s):

- Do you have at least 1-2 years running a kitchen?

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-01

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