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Head Chef, Haugen's Chicken & Ribs
Haugen's Chicken & Ribs BBQ —Port Perry, ON
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- English
- Bakery
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Sous Chef
Atria Retirement Canada - Court at Pringle Creek —Whitby, ON
- From $20.40 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- Cooking
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Line Cook at Private Golf Club (seasonal)
Granite Golf Club —Uxbridge, ON
- $20–$23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Store discount
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SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Pickering, ON
- Full-time
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- Part-time
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- Leadership
- Restaurant experience
- Flexible schedule
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Head Chef, Haugen's Chicken & Ribs
Haugen's Chicken & Ribs BBQ —Port Perry, ON
The Head Chef will oversee all kitchen operations including daily service, team leadership, menu development, food quality, systems, ordering, labour management…
From $70,000 a year
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Head Chef, Haugen's Chicken & Ribs

Haugen's Chicken & Ribs BBQ
Port Perry, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $70,000 a year

Qualifications

Menu development
Food Handler Certification
Cooking
English
Team management
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Haugen’s Chicken & BBQ, part of the Circles & Squares Bakery family, is looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Port Perry.

As we continue building the next chapter of Haugen’s, we’re placing a major focus on food quality, hospitality, consistency, and operational excellence while growing the restaurant into a destination known for great BBQ, comfort food, and housemade offerings.

We’re looking for a strong culinary leader who genuinely cares about food, people, and creating an excellent guest experience. The ideal candidate is hands on, organized, solution focused, and capable of leading by example in a fast paced environment. This role requires someone who can maintain high standards while mentoring and developing the current kitchen team, improving systems and organization, and helping drive the restaurant forward operationally and creatively.

The Head Chef will oversee all kitchen operations including daily service, team leadership, menu development, food quality, systems, ordering, labour management, and overall kitchen performance.

Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development

Lead and oversee all day to day kitchen operations
Collaborate with ownership and the culinary team on menu development, seasonal features, and ongoing food innovation
Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution
Develop and improve recipes, prep systems, kitchen organization, and operational procedures
Continue evolving Haugen’s menu while staying true to the brand and guest expectations

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team through positive and hands on leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and growth
Support training and ongoing development of cooks and kitchen leaders
Build strong communication and collaboration between front and back of house teams
Create a kitchen culture where people feel supported, motivated, and proud of the food being produced

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Drive operational improvements, kitchen organization, and workflow efficiencies throughout the business
Identify opportunities to improve systems, consistency, labour management, prep flow, and overall kitchen performance
Manage labour, scheduling, food cost, waste, ordering, inventory, and daily production needs
Work closely with leadership to support restaurant growth and long term operational goals
Maintain strong awareness of sales performance, opportunities, and operational improvements

Food Safety & Standards

Ensure all food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health standards are consistently upheld
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment
Ensure equipment is maintained properly and issues are addressed proactively
Lead by example in cleanliness, organization, urgency, and kitchen standards

Qualifications & Skills

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or senior kitchen leader
Strong leadership and team development skills
Passion for BBQ, comfort food, hospitality, and quality ingredients
Experience with menu development, costing, systems, and kitchen operations
Strong understanding of labour management, food cost, and operational efficiency
Ability to lead change, improve systems, and build structure within a growing kitchen
Organized, reliable, hands on, and solution oriented
Valid Food Handler’s Certification required
Must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Perry, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Kitchen Leadership (in high volume): 5 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Work Location: In person

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