Head Chef - Mississauga, Canada - 17 STEAKHOUSE

Description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen's activities.

You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they are delivered to the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff's activities
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the "final touch"
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Keep time records
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and "polish" dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff's workload
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between cooworkers

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Head Chef
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software)
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Uptodate with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year


Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

- chef: 1 year (preferred)

- sous chef: 5 years (required)

- cooking: 5 years (required)


Work Location:
In person