Executive Chef

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for an Executive Chef who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. The right fit will also embody a Hospitality Culture and help create a community of Culinary Culture. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol and client relations. Our Executive Chef also plays a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and ensuring that the account meets and exceeds its sales targets by delivering innovative food offerings, promotional activity and great customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellence in food service and customer service
• Embody a Hospitality Culture
• Develop innovative menus strategically for the location
• Deliver company driven initiatives in service, food and safety at a high level
• Develop and build catering business
• Coordinate and supervise personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labour, scheduling, staffing and training
• Train and develop team for outstanding customer service
• Identify and develop talent within the team
• Ensure that standards for sanitation and food safety are met
• Monitor financial operating results to achieve company and client objectives
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all business sectors
• Maintain records to comply with Aramark, and government standards
• Ensure compliance with Marketing and Human Resources Programs
• Ensure adherence to Aramark’s policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to Aramark’s Health and Safety Programs
• Comfortable leading cooking demonstrations & engaging guests
• Hosting tabling events to gather feedback
• Lead and inspire a team to delivery the best possible experience
• Focus on fresh & local products
• Foster relationships with vendors

Qualifications:

• Red seal or equivalent training certificate
• Minimum 3years in a leadership role
• Schedule must allow flexibility for some evenings, weekends and early mornings. Main shifts Monday-Friday
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Savvy with computers: working through word processing programs, maneuvering through different systems used for operational tracking
• Self-directed with strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.