Head Chef
(Sommelier and Chef Jobs:
Hotels)
Full Time
St. Joseph,
Ontario
Some stats to get you acquainted:
Family owned and operated since 1984 (40th Anniversary in 2024)
16 Guest rooms
The Muse Dining room and Terrace – seating of up to 80 ppl
-Serves Breakfast 6 days, dining Tuesday to Sunday during peak season (closed Mondays)
The Vineyard Tasting Bar (seasonal); winetasting and shareables menu – up to 50 ppl
The Coach House Reception Hall – Reception venue seating up to 170 ppl
Winery – Wine tastings and charcuterie boxes
DETAILS ON THE POSITION OF HEAD CHEF
The individual is a Leader and guides and manages the team on a day to day and weekly while being hands on and being part of the execution of the day to day culinary offerings of the Inn/winery.
Tasks/Duties (but not limited to) ;
· It is imperative that the Head chef manages and leads the culinary team by example which includes respect, integrity and very team oriented.
· Focus on preparing food that is locally sourced while building relationships with suppliers, producers
· Menu Design and Development of al a carte menu
· Menu Costing
· Food purchasing
· Quality control of all food produced and served to meet and exceed guest expectations.
· Controlling food cost
· Staffing/Scheduling for all areas of the kitchen
· Keeping labour cost in alignment with business levels and industry average
· Areas to oversee and plan are:
Al a carte dining; banquets/Receptions, Vineyard Bar, Winery Food, Winery retail food products (pickled, canned products for sale)
· Maintaining and upholding high standards in cleanliness and organization of all areas of the kitchen.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years in a similar position
Culinary degree and/or Red Seal
Competitive Salary based on experience and professional skill set.
Food/Beverage and Retail Wine Discounts
Continuing Education/learning tuition credit and/or time to complete (to be agreed on a per case basis)
Event Gratuities
Cash Gratuities
How To Apply
Resume and cover letter to
[email protected]
