Chef De Cuisine

**TO THOSE LOOKING ASPIRING TO CAREER GREATNESS, READ ON**:
With new locations on the horizon, Charcoal Group is growing and seeking the best and brightest Hospitality and Culinary minds to join our team of proven pros. We believe our success is driven by working alongside Leaders who are continually growing and driving to push themselves, their team and our business forward.
**We are seeking an experienced, inspired Chef de Cuisine to join our team in leading culinary operations at one of our restaurants in the Waterloo Region.**
If you aspire to a truly great culinary career, this is your opportunity to work in an integral role alongside our team of World Class Chefs, including Corporate Executive Chef Todd Clarmo.
Our goal is to foster a work experience that provides our Chefs &
Managers with:
- Pride in their role and the company they work for
- Personal &
professional respect from all stakeholders
- Ongoing learning &
career development witha clear path for growth
- An independent atmosphere that welcomes everyone’s ideas &
initiatives
- Competitive remuneration (including benefits &
earned bonuses)
- Meaningful relationships and mentorships
- Possibilities for personal &
professional growth
- all while having great time!
If you
- know that ‘real’ people work nights &
weekends,
- believethat successful people don’t know more, they do more,
- feel the restaurant operates at it’s best when you’re there,
- take the bull by the horns,
- work hard to succeed hard,
- aspire to achieve greatness in your career,
Success is here for you to work towards.
**About the Chef de Cuisine Role**:
- Full-time, salaried, Culinary management position, leading full kitchen operations reporting directly to the restaurant General Manger
- Responsible to manage daily kitchen and culinary program execution with excellence
- Train, mentor and develop the skills and careers of the Sous Chef(s) and Chef de Partie(s)
- Oversee the scheduling, hiring, and training of all culinary Team Members with the support of the Sous Chef(s)
- Demonstrate strong leadership through effective communication and management of line operations during service periods
- Monitor daily kitchen cleanliness attacking any repair &
maintenance concerns with urgency
- Manage full culinary program including prep, par levels, weekly inventory and ordering to par levels ensuring there is never a shortage of product
- Facilitate ongoing training and education of menu items and program elements to both culinary and hospitality staff
**Chef de Cuisine Qualifications**:
- Minimum 2 years of past Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef, of Kitchen Manager experience required
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Winning mindset and consistent attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills and team mentality
- Guest focused approach
- Desire to learn and grow culinary career
- May have or are working towards Red Seal certification
- May have Safe Food Handling certificate
**Chef de Cuisine Earnings &
Perks**:
- $65,000 - $80,000 annual salary
- Chef de Cuisine Bonus Incentive (up to 30% of base salary, earned quarterly)
- Daily Management Meal
- Comprehensive Management Benefits &
Life Insurance Plan - enrolled on day 1
- Paid Vacation Time
- Charcoal Group Team Dining Discount
- Beertown Investment Opportunity
- Comprehensive initial &
ongoing training provided
- Career growth &
ongoing development opportunities
- Positive, supportive &
inclusive team culture
- The Charcoal Group of Restaurants (an independent company of insane greatness &
winner of Food Service Canada’s 2019 Independent Restauranteur of the Year Award). Learn more about our concepts &
locations as well as our rich hospitality history at charcoalgroup.Ca_
**Salary**:
$65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
**Experience**:
- Chef de Cuisine and/or Kitchen Management:
2 years (required)
Work Location:
In person