Chef de Cuisine- Vin Room Mission

4 days ago

Calgary, Canada Vin Room West Full time

**Company Overview**

Vin Room is an award-winning wine and tapas bar located in Calgary. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive wine list paired with a tapas menu that highlights local ingredients infused with global flavors.

We are looking for a guest obsessed individual to join our team. The individual has a strong understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation principles, and culinary trends. Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role within the kitchen, flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays - and also have the ability and willingness to work at both Vin Room West and Mission.

As a CDC, you are responsible for menu planning, food preparation, staff management, and ensuring the quality and consistency of dishes. CDC will report directly to the Senior General Manager.

Vin Room is an equal opportunity employer, offers benefits including dog benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Menu Planning & Development**:
Creating and updating menus, including recipe development, plating design, and ensuring seasonal and regional availability of ingredients.
- **Staff Management**:
Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including assigning tasks, managing schedules, and fostering a positive work environment.
- **Food Preparation & Quality Control**:
Ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards, and overseeing the entire cooking process.
- **Inventory Management & Cost Control**:
Monitoring food inventory, ordering supplies, and managing food costs to maintain profitability.
- **Hygiene & Safety**:
Enforcing strict health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, and ensuring proper food handling procedures.
- **Collaboration & Communication**:
Working closely with other departments, such as front-of-house staff, to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- **Trend Awareness**:
Staying informed about current culinary trends and incorporating them into menu planning and food preparation techniques.

Skills and Qualifications:

- **Culinary Expertise**:
A strong understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation principles, and culinary trends. Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role within the kitchen, flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays - and also have the ability and wiliness to work at both street locations.
- **Leadership & Management**:
Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a team of kitchen staff effectively.
- **Organizational Skills**:
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain a high level of organization in a fast-paced environment.
- **Communication Skills**:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, suppliers, and other departments.
- **Creativity & Innovation**:
Ability to develop new recipes, plating designs, and menu concepts.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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