HEAD CHEF

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HEAD CHEF

REQUIRED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

BURNABY

 

Very positive/friendly working environment.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, creative,  Hands-On HEAD CHEF.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented CHEF heading the kitchen in this popular, trend-conscious restaurant-lounge.

Casual – Upscale Casual, Pacific North West Cuisine

Job Description:
The Head Chef is in charge of all things related to the kitchen: including menu creation, plating design, ordering, responsible for stocktaking checks, kitchen staff hiring, scheduling, and payroll of the entire kitchen staff.

The Chef is accountable for all activities in the kitchen and food production including development, training and motivation of the kitchen team. Also dealing with customer and staff related issues, and liaison with the front of the house.

Qualification Requirements:

•                    Previous restaurant kitchen management experience required.

•                    Passion for the kitchen and for producing quality products

•                    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

•                    Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs.

•                    Strong analytical/decision-making skills.

•                    Leadership skills – able to direct and supervise staff.

•                    Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

•                    Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Good Salary excellent Benefits and Working Conditions

If you are interested in applying, please send full resume VIA EMAIL. Experienced Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager welcome to apply.

info@dietzelintl.com

CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

Sous Chef, Restaurant, Waterfront Dining

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SOUS CHEF, RESTAURANT, Waterfront Dining

Part of an UPSCALE, 4 STAR HOTEL CHAIN

VANCOUVER

Sous Chef required for a well known 4 **** Vancouver Hotel Chain, Restaurant.

Renowned, very popular, well-established Fine Dining Restaurant. Contemporary award-winning Pacific North West Cuisine with an emphasis on fresh Seafood.

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated, creative, SOUS CHEF.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Chef de Partie, looking to be promoted to Sous Chef, or a Sous Chef to work under an excellent, talented Executive Chef, who can be a great mentor.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervision and leadership of the kitchen brigade
  • Participate in the food preparation in accordance with accepted standards of quality.
  • Training and development of new and existing employees. Develop training programs for all employees.
  • Ensure the overall cleanliness and the health and safety aspects of the kitchen are maintained at all times.
  • Responsible for proper storage, labeling and use of all food supplies to prevent unnecessary spoilage and to maintain cost control.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure the restaurant and lounge are running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Optimize food quality and guest satisfaction.
  • Assist the Executive Chef with Menu planning, inventory control, scheduling, ordering of kitchen supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including proper record keeping.
  • Ability to establish priorities and work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems and customer complaints in a professional and tactful manner.

Credentials & Experience

  • Red Seal and Culinary education preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the food and beverage industry

Excellent Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Benefits and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

If you are interested in applying, please send full resume VIA EMAIL to info@dietzelintl.com

CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

 

 

 

Executive Chef, Italian Restaurant

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Executive Chef

for New-Opening of Prime, High–End Italian Restaurant

Vancouver, BC

Excellent Career Opportunity

Dietzel International is searching for an Executive Chef required for a New-Opening, High-end Italian Restaurant, fine dining and upscale cuisine & service. This Restaurant is part of a progressive, growing, small BC Hotel & Restaurant chain.

The Restaurant will be open in 2019 and will be featuring, authentic as well as contemporary upscale Italian cuisine.

The company is hiring for this position now. The ideal candidate is a motivated Chef who is meticulous and has a passion for first class Italian cuisine!

The Chef will be part of an electric, professional, progressive management team. Excellent working atmosphere! Successful candidate must have a similar position experience, at high-end, fine dining restaurants and/or first class hotels. The Executive Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.

Excellent Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Gratuities, Benefits, Special Perks, and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

POSITION: Executive Chef , Italian Restaurant, New Opening

FUNCTION:   The Executive Chef must be able to direct and supervise the entire kitchen operations, while providing professional leadership and training to kitchen personnel. Responsibilities include ensuring all food preparation and plate presentation meets our commitment to quality for the Restaurant and Lounge.

Job Description:

  • Responsible for maintaining company standards of quality food, kitchen cleanliness and daily operations.
  • This includes the flawless execution of company standards and enthusiastic commitment to People Development and continuous improvement.
  • The Executive Chef will focus on creating an excellent culinary experience by sourcing superior products, creating visually pleasing presentation and offering flavorful creations.

Accountable for:

  • Supervising Daily Kitchen operations.
  • Ensuring compliance with food handling & sanitation standards as well as any applicable laws and regulations.
  • Creating a positive work environment and set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors.
  • In-Restaurant financials (Food Cost, Sales, Controls, Labour, Standards)
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate honesty, integrity and leadership skills while maintaining a strong focus on training, growth and customer/ employee satisfaction.
  • Providing clear and detailed instructions to staff that meet company standards to ensure each employee understands the expectations and parameters of their role.
  • Working with management and staff to exceed customer expectations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Three to five years of Chef experience in a high volume restaurant.
  • Proven track record of operations management with P&L responsibility.
  • Personally committed to continuous improvement and professional development of all kitchen staff.
  • Passionate and self-motivated, with solid leadership abilities.
  • Effective analytical and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency with computer software applications (ie. Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as in-house POS systems

REPORTS TO:  Hospitality Manager, Corporate

Excellent Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Gratuities, Benefits, Special Perks, and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

If you are interested in applying, please send full resume VIA EMAIL to info@dietzelintl.com

CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE CHEF NEW RESTAURANT – BISTRO OPENING

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

NEW RESTAURANT – BISTRO OPENING

EDMONTON, AB

Cutting edge, new contemporary Bistro Restaurant & licensed Café, embracing the need for a healthier diet and an increase in plant-based food menu in a beautiful modern setting.

This new Bistro Restaurant concept provides a healthy, innovative, high quality food menu, incorporating vegetarian, vegan and raw food modern cuisine. The kitchen focuses on seasonal sourced items including proteins and healthy alternatives.

This is an excellent Career opportunity for an enthusiastic, trend-conscious, professional Chef who understands the particular demands of this style of health food concepts, preferably with a background in nutrition and experience in Vegan & Vegetarian cuisine.

The foundation of this Bistro Restaurant is based on proprietary techniques and creative thinking applied to prepare increased plant-based cuisine that is both refined and healthful.

The ideal candidate leads a creative and cohesive culinary team, who shares a vision with the ownership and management team to launch this new restaurant bistro and continue to grow as a premiere healthy restaurant concept.

Short position description:

The Executive Chef reports directly to the owner, and is responsible to operate all aspects of the restaurant bistro’s daily culinary program and kitchen operations, including; the coordination of menus and meal preparation, maintaining food safety and high quality standards, maintaining training standards, daily/weekly ordering & inventory, menu costing, staff scheduling. This position executes and ensures a professional and high quality culinary product.

Future expansion is possible, to include a small healthy grocery, and potential for healthy cooking classes, and other locations.

 

Key Qualifications:

Culinary certification through a recognized institution preferred.

Minimum 3 years culinary management experience in fine & upscale/casual dining

Excellent culinary skills; including the ability to perform all functions in the culinary operation.

Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills, to execute and manage the new opening of this Restaurant concept.

Experienced and efficient in Food and Beverage Cost Controls, as well as developing, forecasting and analyzing financial budgets & reports..

Effective interpersonal skills, experience and ability to mentor, teach, supervise, motivate, monitor, encourage and support the advancement and continuity of staff.

Strong skills for and attention to delivering quality, following up on details, and completing tasks with a sense of urgency.

Experienced in-depth knowledge of vegan, vegetarian and other healthy, progressive and alternative cooking styles

 

Excellent Salary, Bonus and Excellent Working Conditions. Accommodation assistance provided.

If you are interested in applying, please send full resume VIA EMAIL.

CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

 

Banquet Chef

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Banquet Chef

1st class, 4 season luxury Resort & Spa in Ontario includes a Golf Course, Winery and Ski & Snowboarding hills.

This prestigious Resort is seeking a BANQUET CHEF.

This award winning Resort features multiple outlets and banquet rooms including in-door and stunning out-door catering function spaces for corporate, weddings and special event catering.

The kitchen is supported by the Resort’s own professionally operated vegetable farm.

The ideal Candidate is a banquet–experienced, trend-conscious Banquet Chef. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Banquet Chef who likes to showcase his /her culinary talent.

The Banquet Chef is responsible for all aspects of the banquet kitchen, ensuring the quality preparation and presentation of all banquet food for the Resort in a safe, sanitary work environment. Leading the staff by example.

Reports to: Executive Chef

  • In charge of preparation and production of all banquet food items
  • Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
  • Oversees/Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
  • Monitors plating of foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
  • Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
  • Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
  • Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Qualifications:

  • Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
  • Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
  • Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
  • Highly responsible & reliable
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team

Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

EXCELLENT SALARY, BONUS & BENEFIT PACKAGE.

SPECIAL PERKS INCLUDE FREE GOLFING AND SKI/SNOWBOARDING PASS

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SINGLE AVAILABLE

Confidentiality assured to all applicants

Sous Chef, 4 Star Vancouver Hotel

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Sous Chef required for 4 Star established downtown Vancouver Hotel. Company owns other hotels and restaurants in British Columbia. Would also consider a Senior Chef de Partie who is ready to take on a Sous Chef role. Restaurant a la carte and banquet experience required. Company is expanding, and likes to promote from within. Excellent opportunity for a career minded Chef.

Kitchen Manager, Restaurant

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New Restaurant located in Resort Hotel looking for experienced Kitchen Manager. Must have excellent leadership and excellent organizational/computer skills. Busy, Waterfront Location. Excellent Career Opportunity. Okanagan City location.

Head Chef Vancouver, Boutique Senior Retirement Facility

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Boutique Senior’s Home. Excellent working conditions. A dream come true for the experienced Chef.

Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen and food preparation, including menu development for a senior’s facility.

 

This is a DREAM Job to keep! Great Working environment. Work “regular” hours. 

Work Monday to Friday, 10am – 6 pm

Excellent Salary and extended Benefits, No deductions. Pension Plan!

4 WEEKS VACATION!!

 

We are looking for a talented, creative, Hands-On Working Chef.

With strong organizational skills. A Chef with excellent culinary, communication and interpersonal skills, who shares a vision with the management team.

 

JOB SUMMARY:       Under general direction of the Manager of this Boutique Senior’s Home, this Hands-On Working Chef  responsible for the food production and service and also for performing related administrative duties.

 

Education, Training and Experience:

  • Red Seal Designate or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5-7 years recent related experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of Jewish Kosher cuisine an asset.

 

Work Monday to Friday, 10am – 6 pm

Excellent Salary and Exceptional Extended Benefits-No deductions. Excellent Pension Plan!

Restaurant Executive Chef, Waterfront Restaurant

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Restaurant Executive Chef (hands-on) required for a well known Landmark Restaurant, Vancouver, fine dining and upscale casual and lounge & bar service. This Restaurant is part of a progressive small BC Hotel & Restaurant chain.The Restaurant is known for it’s cutting edge, contemporary award-winning Pacific North West Cuisine.

The ideal candidate is a motivated Chef who is meticulous and has a passion for first class cuisine! Opportunity to be part of an electric, friendly, professional, state-of-the-art culinary and restaurant dining team. Excellent working atmosphere! Successful candidate must have a similar position experience, at first class hotels and/or fine dining restaurants. The Restaurant Executive Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.

Excellent Career Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Gratuities, Benefits, Special Perks, and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

Executive Chef, Restaurant

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Executive Chef For Renowned, Oceanfront Location, Vancouver Area

Excellent Career Opportunity

POSITION: Executive Chef

The Executive Chef must be able to direct and supervise the entire kitchen operations, while providing professional leadership and training to kitchen personnel. Responsibilities include ensuring all food preparation and plate presentation meets our commitment to quality for the Restaurant.Complete quality control checks for food outlet prior to opening and throughout the day.

Hire, train, motivate and evaluate the culinary team. Responsible for ensuring proper staff scheduling. Responsible for purchasing quality food products as required. Maintain budgeted food costs while ensuring the highest standards in quality. Inspect Kitchen for sanitation daily and perform weekly inspection. Ensure equipment is maintained properly through issuing of maintenance requests and liaising with suppliers. Ensure all municipal health standards and met and complied with.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Culinary certification through a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 8 years culinary experience within a high volume operation.
  • Minimum 3 years senior level culinary management experience.
  • Working knowledge of municipal health standards for kitchen operations.
  • Proven leadership track record with the ability to hire, train and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in purchasing and inventory control.
  • Experience in menu preparation, food costing and quality control.
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures.
  • Knowledge of inventory control software an asset.

REPORTS TO:    General Manager

Excellent Career Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Benefits and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV in confidence, preferably in MS-Word Format to info@dietzelintl.com