Executive Chef - Arlington Hotel
About The Position
Cook Up Something Remarkable in the Heart of Paris. If you’re ready to bring your culinary passion to a place where creativity, history, and hospitality collide, this is your stage. At The Arlington Hotel in beautiful downtown Paris, Ontario, you’ll be part of an intimate, tight-knit team delivering unforgettable dining experiences in one of the region’s most storied boutique hotels. From thoughtfully curated menus to personalized guest service, your voice and vision will matter here. This isn’t a massive brigade kitchen — it’s a place where your ideas take shape, your skills shine, and every dish helps tell the next great Arlington story. As part of Carmens Group, you’ll be backed by over 40 years of hospitality excellence—and given the freedom to help shape what comes next.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience with banquet, catering or high-volume kitchen environments in a senior Chef role
- Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards, including Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Completion of post-secondary education in the culinary arts
- Humble, uplifting, and supportive leadership style
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event-based hours
Nice To Haves
- Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal (an asset)
Responsibilities
- Develop new and exciting menus in accordance with seasonal restaurant changes for both the banquet and restaurant divisions
- Supervise and train the back of house teams, upholding Carmens Group food and service standards
- Oversee food preparation, execution, and presentation for all service areas
- Monitor and maintain labour and food costs
- Participate in regular Management and Strategic Company meetings
- Taking a hands-on approach to service execution, jumping in wherever needed to ensure flawless guest experiences
- Upholding Carmen’s Group’s standards of culinary excellence and helping drive operational success
- Make a difference in the lives of each and every one of our guests and clients through directly contributing to the creation of everlasting memories
- Exercise good judgement and demonstrate leadership abilities to inspire the actions of your fellow co-workers and drive positive change in the organization
- Exemplify the Carmens culture by living the purpose, vision and values
Benefits
- Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
- Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
- Comprehensive Group RRSP & Health Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Staff discounts at our restaurants
- Wellness programs & staff events
- Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
- Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
