Head Chef
Cineplex•Vancouver, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Head Chef is responsible for delivering memorable food experiences for our guests by coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of culinary operations, while maintaining high quality menu options and service levels. The Head Chef is expected to recruit, develop and schedule culinary staff, maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels, and ensure menu items are prepared in an efficient manner. If you thrive in an energetic, fast-paced and social atmosphere, this may be the opportunity for you!
Requirements
- Required Secondary School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience managing a large culinary team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques
- A valid Food Handler’s certificate
- Schedule flexibility to work flexible hours inclusive of evenings and weekends
- Provincially applicable sell, sale, and handling of alcohol certificate
Nice To Haves
- A Post-Secondary diploma in Business Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality would be considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Manage culinary operations by ensuring checklists and line checks are completed and records are verified and archived, that preparation and cooking stations are well stocked, and escalating and documenting any required repairs or maintenance for culinary appliances and equipment
- Manage the venue’s inventory process by ensuring inventory price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the management team and maintained inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.
- Negotiate, contract and oversee all external facility contractor functions as well as repair and maintenance functions
- Talent management for the culinary team through recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning, as well as improving employee engagement by recognizing staff, resolving concerns and fairly managing employee performance and scheduling requests
- Maintain a working knowledge of all statutory regulations affecting restaurant health and safety, and ensuring that any safety hazards are identified and rectified
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Hours
- Discounted Food and Beverages on Shift
- Opportunities to Grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
