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About the Role

This role oversees all aspects of food preparation and execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational efficiency. The Chef de Cuisine is accountable for driving maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness through effective food and labour management. They play a key role in distinguishing the restaurant’s culinary offering and collaborate with the Front of House team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

Communicates the vision to all team members and leads by example.
Reinforces O&B’s values daily, inspiring the team with a compelling vision for the future.
Actively oversees kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in execution, organization, and cleanliness.
Manages the venue’s day-to-day financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and food and labour cost controls.
Develops and curates menu offerings that drive overall guest satisfaction and reflect the venue’s culinary standards.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with culinary team members and Front of House leadership to ensure seamless collaboration.
Adheres to proper ordering, inventory, and receiving procedures to maintain operational efficiency.
Demonstrates leadership in fostering a culture centered on the experience, enjoyment, and craftsmanship of food and cooking.
Partners with the management team to continuously evolve and enhance the event space and its culinary offerings.
Leads recruitment and selection processes, and supports ongoing training, development, performance management, and coaching initiatives.
Upholds the highest standards of personal integrity and business ethics, consistently promoting and representing the business unit positively.
Ensures all health and safety standards and procedures are strictly followed by the team.
Applies strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to support a positive and productive work environment.
Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Proven culinary leadership experience in a comparable catering or similar environment
Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or a related field
Red Seal and food handler certification considered an asset
Strong business and financial acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated human resources management experience, including recruitment, selection, training, and performance management
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Available evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Skills

Culinary leadership
Food preparation
Quality control
Operational efficiency
Cost control
Menu development
Team leadership
Collaboration
Inventory management
Health and safety standards
Conflict resolution
Problem-solving
Recruitment
Training
Performance management
Coaching
Business acumen
Financial acumen
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Management

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or a related field

Salary/Compensations

CAD 80000 - CAD 95000

Benefits

Shared gratuities
Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
Discounted gym membership
Access to our employee assistance program
Group life and disability insurance
50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
RRSP matching
Professional development fund

About the Company

For more than 30 years, Canoe has been at the forefront of Canadian cuisine, earning its place as one of the country's most iconic dining destinations.
Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Equal Opportunity

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.
We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.