CHEF DE CUISINE

Lais Hotel Properties L • Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

81d • CA$0 - CA$55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Prince of Wales is currently seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited. The Chef de Cuisine manages, coordinates, prepares and administers all activities associated with the presentation of superior food consistent with a fine dining establishment in a professional, efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Good basic understanding of budgetary and accounting concepts as required
• 7-10 years plus, progressive cooking experience in a fine dining atmosphere
• Red Seal
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset
• Good interpersonal skills combined with good communication skills
• Must be team-spirited
• Ability to motivate and effectively coach team members
• Artistic talent combined with a flair for superior presentation of meals
• Must be patient and assertive
• Must be very flexible and adaptable, capable of working with a multitude of distractions
• Capable of working with extremely high volumes of food and supplies and an excellent judgement of how much food is required
• Must be able to adapt to shortages of food and staff and use problem solving techniques at all times
• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
• Positive sales-oriented personality
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

Responsibilities

• Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
• Accountable to Owner, Team Members and Guests
• Performs monthly inventory of all food, administrative management functions related to purchase storage and scheduling of food orders for the restaurant. Ensures that the correct amount of food is ordered to service Restaurant and Lounge, off-site catering and banquets in the hotel
• Performs human resource function related to hiring, promoting, motivating, training and discharging Team Members as required
• Participates and supervises in the cooking and preparation activities for the buffet and the menu service in the Restaurant
• Responsible for the annual budget for the department and to maintain, monitor and forecast costs as required at a senior management level
• Write menus for the restaurant, weddings, special occasions and a-la-carte service
• Expedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budget
• Negotiate in conjunction with the Purchasing Department with suppliers
• Develop ADACO codes with the Buyer
• Attends and contributes to weekly management meetings
• Supervises/directs approximately 30-50 kitchen staff (fluctuating on a seasonal basis)
• Ensures that staff is trained to work in a safe and conscientious manner at all times
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed