Executive Chef

3 days ago

Stratford ON NA L, Canada The Starlight Stratford Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Executive Chef, The Starlight, Stratford, Ontario

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Stratford, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Relocation Support: Available for the right candidate

Executive Chef — The Starlight, Stratford, Ontario

Relocation support available, including assistance finding accommodation for the right candidate.

About The Starlight

The Starlight is an independently owned, chef-driven restaurant that has quickly earned a strong presence in Stratford's lively hospitality scene. We are known for creative, approachable dishes, quality ingredients, and warm, genuine service. As we grow, we're looking for an Executive Chef who can help build on the solid platform we've built by elevating our offerings, sharpening our culinary identity, and pushing the kitchen toward its next level of potential.

About Stratford

Stratford offers the perfect blend of small-city charm and high culinary ambition. Its thriving theatre scene, steady tourism, strong agricultural surroundings, and established dining reputation make it a vibrant place for passionate chefs seeking a fresh start and a high-quality lifestyle.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a visionary Executive Chef to take on a leadership role in a restaurant with momentum and room to expand creatively. You'll have the autonomy to help guide our culinary direction while working within a supportive ownership team.

We're looking for a talented chef who wants to create, collaborate, and build on our existing foundations while taking the food program to the next level.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years in a senior kitchen role (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef).
  • Strong operational leadership: scheduling, labour management, inventory, ordering, and cost control.
  • Proven experience maintaining a safe, hygienic, and compliant kitchen environment, aligned with Ontario standards.
  • Expertise in menu planning and development, including:
  • Seasonal menu changes
  • Weekly features
  • Design and launch of a new lunch program
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both FOH and BOH teams.
  • A passion for high-quality, ingredient-driven cooking.
  • Ability to mentor, motivate, and lead a team with positivity and professionalism.
  • A hands-on leadership style and a desire to help shape a growing restaurant's culinary identity.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and leadership skills.
  • Full-time, long-term position with significant creative input and the ability to influence menu direction.
  • Relocation support, including assistance with securing local accommodation.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on a restaurant with real potential for growth and recognition.

To Apply

Please send your résumé, references, and a brief note about what inspires you in the kitchen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexible schedule
  • Relocation assistance
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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