executive chef

Mount Washington Alpine Resort


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Courtenay, BC
Contract type: Full time
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Culinary arts/chef training
  • Restaurant, culinary and catering management/manager

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Cafeteria
  • Catering firm
  • Resort
  • Hotel, motel, resort
  • Bistro
  • Café
  • Fast food

Ranks of chefs

  • Executive chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Estimate labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and other data
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Create new recipes
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
  • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals
  • Advise on menu selections
  • Schedule staff
  • Prepare standards and schedules
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
  • Determine the size of food portions and costs

Supervision

  • More than 20 people
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Cook Trade Certification
  • Cook Red Seal Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

  • Manager
  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of specialization

  • Process control
  • Hotel and catering industry

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site daycare available
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Parking available

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