Executive Chef

Employer

Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Culinary arts/chef training
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Noisy

Work setting

Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

Executive chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Establish work schedules
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Food and beverage servers

Cuisine specialties

Greek

Area of work experience

Manager

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

Life insurance