Head Chef

Hi Everyone,

Good Thanks is looking for a Head Chef to take our kitchen operation to the next level. We currently run a very busy and popular brunch and breakfast program that we change about half of, seasonally. We are set to kick off a dinner/bar program early next year when the winter weather passes. So we are looking for someone who is competent and capable and most of all EXCITED by the idea of executing and developing a cool dinner program. The current daytime operation has good systems in place.

We also do events/ private parties at least once a month of varying scale and style.

Responsibilities

Menu Development:

- Seasonal new menu ideas

- Follow brand direction

- Recipes & Costing

- Competitive Analysis

Food Cost & Budgeting: (we have systems to follow, its okay if this is new to you)

- Sourcing & purchasing practices & strategies

- Invoice organization

- Costing

- Managing vendor relationships

- Waste management

- Inventory management

- Spending within budget constraints

Management/Leadership:

- Motivation, setting & driving team goals

- Train all back of house positions

- FOH education where needed

- Staff all Line Cooks in accordance with company recruitment procedures

- Onboarding new staff

- Monitor efficiency, productivity, and workflow

- Ensure all staff operate according to Company handbook

- Make and post all BOH schedules staffing according to seasonal trends and scaling labour to revenue

Health & Safety:

Food Safety & Sanitation standards met

Staff Training & Education on all food safety items

Inspection ready at all times

Follow proper food safety practices in all BOH as well as assist FOH.

Other:

Manage event menus and service

This role includes working the line 5 days a week.