Chef de Cuisine

Welcome to the Qualicum Beach Cafe, a true west coast hospitality experience with an ocean view! We strive to deliver luxury service for our guests from the moment they arrive, to the end of their meal, we want their time with us to be memorable.

The Role:
We are looking for experienced Chef de Cuisine with strong work ethic, proven leadership skills and a great attitude to join our exciting team here at the Qualicum Beach Café! If you have prior experience leading a culinary team, you are detail orientated & organized, able to multi-task, we would love to have you on our team.

What You’ll do:
Have a passion for quality food preparation and taste
Ensure staff follow all menu and production/prep expectations and guides, opening/closing checklist and responsibility guides
Promote a culture of Food and Workplace Safety
Responsible for efficient food and labor cost
Responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and safety in all food service
areas
Using current culinary knowledge and culinary techniques, is responsible for training and education of staff from the basics of cooking, organization, cleaning and food safety to advanced cooking techniques and culinary knowledge.
Delegating duties to junior management staff
Monitors kitchen policy of uniforms, attendance, and appearance on culinary employees
Able to expedite and perform all station or line cook functions
Completes daily production list for line staff and delegates assigned duties, follow established purchasing and ordering guidelines
Works with staff on mise en plas and checks each station for completion and quality prior to service
Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
Responsible for maintaining back of house compliance with Island Health standards
Act as point of contact for third party vendors, including pest control and
dishwashing/chemical companies, grease trap, vent cleaners etc
Review upcoming events to ensure menu and timeline are accurate

Our Ideal Candidate

Possesses a warm and welcoming personality, is friendly and outgoing, demonstrating a positive attitude and energy at all times
4+ year of high-volume kitchen experience an asset
5+ year of leadership or managing capacity in a similar workplace setting
Strong organization skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors

What We Offer:
Competitive package includes with gratuities and staff discounts
A strong culture of team work, culture and a fun and fast-paced work environment
Opportunities to grow your career within our company

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!