Executive chef

DESI BAR & GRILL

Executive chef

DESI BAR & GRILL
$80,000 to $100,000 per year

Salary

$80,000 to $100,000 per year

Experience

2 to 5 years

Category

Restaurant

Job Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

  • Formal dining room
  • Bar
  • Cafeteria
  • Bistro
  • Café
  • Fast food

Ranks of chefs

  • Executive chef
  • Head chef

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Estimate labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and other data
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Create new recipes
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
  • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

  • More than 20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

  • South Indian
  • Canadian
  • Vegetarian
  • International
  • Halal
  • Vegan

Food specialties

  • Bakery goods and desserts
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meat, poultry and game
  • Chocolate

Area of work experience

  • Manager

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning

Government programs

  • Recognized employer

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Night
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

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