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Title posted on indeed.com - Chef de Cuisine - A la Carte
Posted on October 22, 2024 by Employer details Hockley Valley Resort
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We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire the kitchen teams at both Hockley Valley Resort and Adamo Estate Winery. The successful candidate will oversee all culinary operations for a la carte outlets, from designing menus to executing events, while ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and profitability. This role requires a creative and passionate individual with strong leadership skills and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a similar role with Italian / Mediterranean cuisine skills & managing kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. *Purpose:* To construct, implement, maintain, and improve methods of operation inclusive of personnel management, service, and quality standards, ensuring maximum profitability within the food service operations of both Hockley Valley Resort and Adamo Estate Winery. *Key Responsibilities:* * *Menu Design & Execution:* * Plan, cost and design a la carte menus for both Hockley Valley Resort?s outlets (Cabin, Babbo, R85 corporate and seasonal offerings such as Snowglobes and Food & Fire globes) and Adamo Estate Winery A la carte. * Continually develop creative and innovative menu items that meet customer needs and reflect current culinary trends. * Execute & oversee daily a la carte service and special events, including weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. * *Leadership & Personnel Management:* * Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including, Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Cooks, Apprentices, Kitchen Help, and Stewarding Staff. * Provide direction, leadership, and support, ensuring alignment with company objectives and standards. * Ensure a safe and healthy working environment, enforcing rules and standards related to equipment, conduct, and dress. * *Operational Efficiency & Control:* * Standardize recipes and control food costs while managing kitchen expenditures relative to food revenue as outlined by management. * Implement and maintain control procedures regarding inventory, purchasing, and kitchen equipment. * Manage labor costs and ensure appropriate scheduling and placement of qualified kitchen personnel to maximize efficiency and profitability. * *Administrative & Reporting Duties:* * Assist in budget setting and implement control systems to maximize bottom-line profits. * Submit timely and accurate payroll and administrative reports. * Ensure consistent communication with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and other team members, participating in food and beverage meetings, function meetings, and monthly financial reviews with the chef. * *Additional Responsibilities:* * Participate in special projects and committees to support overall company goals. * Report concerns or issues to the Executive Chef as required. * Fulfill any other duties as directed by the Executive Chef. *Reporting Relationships:* * *Reports to:* Executive Chef * *Direct Reports:* * Sous Chefs & CDPs * Cooks * Apprentices * Stewarding Staff * *Functional Relationships:* Maintains a collaborative working relationship with all team members. *Requirements:* * Qualification from culinary school preferred * Red seal or any other equivalent skills certification is an added asset * Minimum of 3 years of experience managing & leading kitchen operations in a high-pressure environment in a similar role * Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. * Proven experience in Italian / Mediterranean menu design, food costing, controlling labor and overhead costs. * Exceptional creativity, passion for food, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. * Excellent written & verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills * Complete hands on Chef that is required to work on line * Creative innovative thinking and keeping up with trends * Able to source and work with local farmers to keep farm to table concept * Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health and safety * Experience managing in- LocationMono, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$85,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9496779304
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