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Eddie Websters is looking to fill a full time Head Chef / Kitchen Manager position. Eddie's is a locally owned, independent business which allows for a lot of creativity and fresh ideas in all aspects of the restaurant. We produce quality, inspired dishes in a professional & friendly atmosphere.
As Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you would be responsible for leading the BOH team, communicating with the FOH team, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.
Responsibilities and Duties
Scheduling the BOH team
Completing and controlling inventory
Managing food orders
Costing menu items
Creating new menu items
Keeping up to date with trends and news in the industry
Ensuring the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen
Upholding food safety standards
Communicating with the FOH team
Hiring and training employees
Qualifications and Skills
Must have kitchen training & management experience, up to date food safety certificate, valid drivers license, and a passion for great food & service.
Job Type: Full-time
Cuisine Specialties
- Canadian
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Safe Food Handling certificate
Additional Skills
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Analyze operating costs and other data
Specific Skills
- Supervise sous-chefs
- Supervise chefs de partie/specialist chefs
- Supervise cooks and kitchen staff
- Schedule staff
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies and equipment
- Recruit and hire staff
- Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Plan menus
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
- Instruct cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques
- Estimate food and labour costs
- Estimate food requirements
- Ensure quality of food and portion control
- Create new recipes
Chef Category
- Head chef
- Executive chef
- Chef
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people