Chef De Cuisine

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours
• Growth opportunities

Lowertown Brew Pub is a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative kitchen located in Ottawa, ON. We are looking for a Chef De Cuisine to be in command in our kitchen and lead our team. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be a well-trained and experienced Chef who will play a critical role in ensuring our customers’ satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Chef Job Responsibilities:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with the executive chef.
• Helps in the creation of the food menu selections.
• Produces high quality dishes, including both presentation and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff. Is a positive leader and coach.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that the kitchen is in great condition.
• Reduces waste.
• Manages various checklists and operational systems.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepare food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.
• Creates recipes and updates the inventory system including monthly counts.

Chef Skills / Qualifications:

• Passionate about food
• Never complacent - always working to improve the Team and the Food
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Management skills
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Time-management skills
• Decision making
• Handles pressure
• Deals with uncertainty

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal culinary training
• 5 years culinary experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-04