Head Chef, Vancouver

Head Chef La Quercia Ristorante Location Various Locations 3689 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC Salary 76,200 to 78,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week Full time Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 3 years to less than 5 years Work must be completed at the physical Location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Wet/damp Noisy Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Non-smoking Work setting Restaurant Ranks of chefs Head chef Responsibilities: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Estimate labour costs Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food 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 Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Recruit and hire staff Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Supervision 16-20 people Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Canadian Italian cuisine Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Leadership Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Advertised until 2026-02-04