A leader in elevated dining experiences & events, Locale Restaurants/Bars are well established in York Region as both vibrant neighbourhood gems and destination hotspots.
The Opportunity
As Locale enters an active transition and growth phase, we are are seeking a culinary leader to step into the newly established Chef de Cuisine position at the Locale Aurora location.
In this role you will manage and lead a BOH team and oversee daily operations of a professional, high volume, quality driven & Italian focused scratch kitchen.
Culinary:
- To create and execute Italian-inspired menus, using proper ingredients, flavour profiles, cooking techniques, and ensure consistent, clean, plating style
- You will have the opportunity and autonomy to elevate and influence the culinary direction as you advance and integrate into the role.
Operations:
- Manage BOH scheduling to ensure labor targets and team satisfaction are met without compromising kitchen standards.·
- Maintain food costs, inventory levels, ordering accuracy, and waste control.·
- Delegating tasks and responsibilities to core team with oversight.·
- Implementing a strict cleaning schedule and enforce food safety, FIFO system, sanitation, temperature controls and keep a safe inspection-ready kitchen.
Collaboration & Communication:·
- Maintain regular and effective communication with FOH & event managers to ensure details and service goals are met
- Conduct productive pre shift briefings and new menu tastings with FOH team.
- Keep clear constructive notes, topics for discussion to present at manager meetings.
- Check in regularly with your BOH team to invite feedback, address concerns, highlight achievements, present challenges, assign new tasks to create learning opportunities
Requirements
- 3+ years experience as a CDC / Chef / Senior sous / Culinary manager of a full-service, high-volume scratch kitchen
- Proven ability to manage scheduling, inventory, food & labour cost, menu pricing
- Strong organization, communication skills
- knowledge of Italian ingredients, flavour profiles and cooking techniques
- Food Handler Certification
- Physically able and have Flexible availability to work full time 48 hrs/ week (days, evenings, weekends, holidays)
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must have reliable form of transportation to commute to Aurora
STARTING Compensation
$70,000.00 to start - plus gratuity share
- Performance based salary review after 3 months
- Extended Health Benefits
- Exclusive Dining Account for Chef & Family
- Success Share & Impact Bonuses
- New IPad or Laptop provided for Chef’s exclusive use
- Gas / Commuter Allowance
- On-site reserved parking spot
- Adminstrative Support dedicated for BOH: record upkeep, reports, filings, financials
If you are a driven hands-on culinary leader with kitchen management experience and work with a strong sense of accountability, we would like meet you.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you meet the job requirements to apply for this Chef role?
Work Location: In person
