Head Chef

About This Role

Leading the kitchen team and overseeing all food preparation, this Head Chef role is responsible for creating complete meals and specialty dishes, particularly Vietnamese cuisine. The position suits an experienced chef who can manage costs, inventory, and staff in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Requirements

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Criminal record check
• Leadership skills

Nice to have:

• Vietnamese language skills

Benefits

• Gratuities
• Free parking available

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, morning, day, evening, night, weekend shifts
• Work site environment: wet/damp, noisy, odours, hot, cold/refrigerated
• Cuisine specialties: Vietnamese cuisine