Executive Chef - Naramata, Canada - Naramata Inn

Description

Naramata Inn is keen to hire engaged, self-starters that are passionate about food, wine, delivering exceptional service experiences and, of course, Naramata.

The freshly reimagined Inn delivers a proudly "Naramatian" experience.

From produce to proteins, the menu is built around the best local growers and artisans in Naramata and the Okanagan Region.

Naramata Inn showcases the true depth and breadth of award-winning wines produced by British Columbia's winemakers.


Executive Chef
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Let's start off with the most important part - what's in it for you:_
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The Perks_

• Competitive Salary & Vacation Allowance
• Temporary housing and relocation assistance available
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• A great working environment with a terrific team
• Discounts on food & accommodations at Naramata Inn and affiliated properties

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Our Commitment to you:_

- "People never forget how you made them feel." _Maya Angelou's famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other's backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

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What you'll do:_


The Brass Tacks

• This leader is often seen as a restaurateur first.
• Maintains responsibility for daytoday operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
• Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
• Executes high volume service through multiple F&B venues, in a timely manner without losing quality.
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures
• Ensures timely and courteous followthrough on all client, guest, and team member requests
• Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
• Monitors food and labour costs
• Conducts daily walkthrough of all walkin refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares and manages creation of new menu items
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, restocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Reads and interprets recipes
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

The Nitty Gritty

• A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environment
• Experience in both independent culinary operations and larger multievents offerings
• Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries
• Ability to manage according to employment and industryrelevant laws
• To successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are required
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Be detailoriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills

Where you'll work:

Naramata is located on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, just outside the city of Penticton. The area is known for its picturesque orchards, vineyards, clay bluffs, and lakeshore. Light on rainfall and long on sunshine, Naramata is both visually stunning and emotionally stirring. People say the place has