A busy restaurant group in Canada is searching for an experienced executive chef to lead a large kitchen team. This role requires someone who can handle multiple cuisine styles including South Indian, East Indian, Canadian, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten free dishes. You will be responsible for estimating food and labor costs, maintaining inventory records, and analyzing operating data to keep the kitchen profitable. If you have three to five years of experience in a head chef position and hold a Food Safety Certificate, this full time opportunity offers steady hours, shift flexibility, and the chance to supervise a team of more than twenty kitchen staff. You must be authorized to work in Canada and available for early morning, evening, night, day, and weekend shifts as needed.
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About the Restaurant Group
This establishment operates multiple fast food and full service restaurant locations, serving a diverse customer base with international flavors. They specialize in banquets, weddings, and daily dining, with a strong focus on quality and consistency. The management values leadership, dependability, and efficient interpersonal skills. Their kitchens are fast paced and physically demanding, but the team works together to meet tight deadlines and high volume orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate the amount and costs of supplies and food items needed for daily operations and special events
- Maintain accurate records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory levels
- Analyze operating costs and other data to identify areas for improvement and savings
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff during training sessions
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, sous chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers across multiple locations
- Create new recipes that fit the restaurant’s cuisine specialties including South Indian, Canadian, and vegetarian dishes
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food to maintain consistent quality
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for banquets, weddings, and other functions
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies, arranging for equipment purchases and repairs when necessary
- Plan menus and ensure all food meets quality standards, including dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances
Qualifications
College or CEGEP education is required. Three to five years of experience as an executive chef, head chef, or similar leadership role in a restaurant or fast food setting. A valid Food Safety Certificate is mandatory. Proven experience with South Indian, East Indian, Canadian, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten free, and international cuisine. Strong leadership skills with experience supervising more than twenty staff across various kitchen roles. Ability to handle heavy loads up to sixty kilograms and work standing for extended periods. Own transportation or access to public transit is needed. A cellular phone for work communication is required.
Benefits and Perks
This full time position offers an hourly wage of thirty to thirty eight Canadian dollars depending on your experience and certifications. Overtime is available and paid at the appropriate rate. You will work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Staff meals are provided during shifts. The role includes opportunities for career growth within a multi location restaurant group.
How to Apply
If you are authorized to work in Canada and meet all the qualifications listed above, please submit your resume through the job posting platform where you found this listing, such as Indeed or SimplyHired. Make sure to highlight your experience with South Indian and East Indian cuisine as well as your Food Safety Certificate. The hiring team is looking to fill this executive chef position quickly due to high seasonal demand. Positions are limited and the team is looking to fill this role promptly. Submit your application at your earliest convenience.
