Chef Job in Victoria, British Columbia

The Executive Chef oversees all kitchen operations, including but not limited to banquets, restaurant, lounge, bar, outside caterings, budgeting, and ordering. The Executive Chef supervises the staff of the kitchen, participates in the training and development of staff and also provides input for performance appraisals and disciplinary action. He/she manages the kitchen in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times. Job Duties • Ensures consistent food preparation and the highest caliber of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both, and ensuring communication to the General Manager. • Recruitment, training and development of all kitchen employees • Strong and effective communication skills • Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in the various kitchen areas including refrigerators and storerooms and that food products are rotated to ensure high standards of freshness. Ensure refrigerators and storerooms are organized and maintained in the various kitchen areas on a daily basis and that all food products are stored in accordance with provincial regulations. • Create and build menus, developing, and recommending recipes, for the use of other staff, to create a consistent and quality food product. • Ensure adequate ordering and inventory of food products for the preparation and operation of an efficiently run kitchen. *Minimum 1 year experience is required