Job Description

Our establishment is seeking a passionate, skilled chef to create delicious meals for our patrons. You will be responsible for taking the call in meals that are ordered, orchestrating the preparation and ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective, while ensuring the dishes are ready on time and delivered as well as to deliver food that meets the highest quality standards.

To ensure success in your role as chef, you should be an excellent leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management. Top candidates will also be creative individuals, capable of creating dishes that set us apart and keep people coming back for more.

Summary of essential job functions.

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibility

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and ready to be delivered in a timely manner.
• Using a predefined menu while keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Making menu change suggestions, additions or improvements
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Minimum Requirements

Our ideal candidate will think out of the box, be proactive and take the initiative, have the ability to make quick decisions and work independently, and enjoy a challenge!

• Culinary school degree/diploma.
• 3 years experience as a working chef.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Benefits

We offer an environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including: 401(k), health insurance, personal time off, dental plan, vision plan, EAP plan, and wellness plan.