Head Chef

KANEFF PROPERTIES LTD•Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

12h•CA$25 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled among historic landscapes in the heart of Niagara, Royal Niagara Golf Club is a ‘must play’ experience of three 9-hole courses. Lying between the historic Welland Canal, the beautiful Bruce Trail, and the Niagara Escarpment, Royal Niagara is a stunning golf course to experience. Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, the role of Head/Executive Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen and stewarding function, directing all aspects of food preparation and presentation for food outlets and catering functions, meeting the highest levels of quality and cost-effectiveness consistent with Kaneff Golf standards and performance requirements.

Requirements

Red Seal Certificate
Completion of all mandatory Health & Safety training required under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act prior to commencing employment, including Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training, Workplace Violence and Harassment Training, and WHMIS (where applicable).

Nice To Haves

Valid Smart Serve (preferred)
2 years restaurant or banquet experience (preferred)
Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage culinary operations to ensure that quality and safety standards are met, service distinctiveness is promoted, and available resources are utilized to promote maximum profitability and quality image.
Responsible for the overall administration of the department, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, supervision, performance appraisals, and discipline of staff within the department.
Work as a co-operative member of the management team to ensure effective operation of the Golf Club.
Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices, and promotions.
Optimize efficient and effective utilization of facility, equipment, and labour through effective planning, scheduling, ordering, and inventory control.
Work within budgeted guidelines for the kitchen, taking responsibility for and minimizing costs, wastage/spoilage, and associated expenses.
Maintain a competent and motivated staff by implementing effective employee selection, training development, and retention program which maximize productivity, facilitate achievement of performance goals, and minimize employee turnover.
Promote the growth and development of internal talent.
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all departmental equipment.
Ensure a safe and injury-free workplace by following safe work practices, complaint to all sanitation and health safety standards.
Become an enthusiastic and integral member of the JHSC, lead by example.
Other duties as assigned.