Restaurant Chef

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RESTAURANT CHEF

RENOWNED HOTEL/RESTAURANT

VANCOUVER

Hands-On Restaurant Chef

for a

Vancouver, busy, trendy, renowned Hotel Restaurant.

This Vancouver Hotel includes a picturesque, very popular Restaurant, featuring Pacific North-West Style Cuisine, and a busy popular Lounge.

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented, trend-conscious Restaurant Chef with a hands-on management approach and a background in fine dining cuisine. The right candidate must be motivated, team oriented and have a passion for excellent cuisine!

Be part of an energetic, friendly, professional, Hotel and Restaurant dining team. Excellent working atmosphere! The successful candidate must have a similar position experience at hotels and/or fine dining restaurants. The Restaurant Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.


Position Description: 

The Restaurant Chef reports to the General Manager,

and is responsible for the overall operation of the culinary department. This leadership position works effectively within the Hotel/Restaurant team environment towards the goals of operational execution, customer service and employee satisfaction.

The Restaurant Chef will maintain high standards of food quality and service. Responsibilities include total food production systems, including purchasing, menu developing. Also responsible for hiring, training and development of culinary staff.

Qualifications:

 • 5 years culinary management experience in busy, upscale dining operation.

 Culinary certification/schooling through a recognized institution required.• Strong leadership qualities with a high ability for culinary craftsmanship, effective decision-making and directing of staff diplomatically.
• Comprehension of local culinary trends
• Respectful approach and demeanor.
• Outstanding organizational skills and highly proficient at multi-tasking.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Demonstrated excellent Customer relations.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team environment

Excellent Salary & Career Opportunity!

Well known Vancouver Hotel

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence via email.

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!

Executive Chef Whistler

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This Restaurant is known for its cutting edge, sophisticated, fine dining, award-winning Pacific NorthWest Style Cuisine.

Hands-On Executive Chef required for a well planned, organized kitchen operation. The ideal Candidate possesses excellent trend-conscious Culinary skills.

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity to work with a brilliant, trend setting management team in the hospitality business. The right candidate must be motivated, be meticulous and have a passion for excellent cuisine!

This Restaurant is part of a large international hospitality group and is spearheaded by a famous, internationally known Chef with Restaurants throughout North America.

Be part of an electric, friendly, professional, state-of-the-art culinary and restaurant dining team. Excellent working atmosphere! Successful candidate must have a similar position experience, at first class hotels and/or fine dining restaurants. The Hands-On Executive Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.


Position Description:

The Executive Chef’s main responsibility is for the overall operation of the culinary department. This leadership position works effectively within the team environment towards the goals of operational execution, customer service and employee satisfaction.

The Executive Chef will maintain high standards of food quality and service. Responsibilities include total food production systems, including purchasing, menu developing. Also responsible for hiring, training and development of culinary staff.

Qualifications:

• 5 years culinary management experience in busy, upscale dining operation• Strong leadership qualities with a high ability for culinary craftsmanship, effective decision-making and directing staff diplomatically.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Respectful approach and demeanor.
• Outstanding organizational skills and highly proficient at multi-tasking.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated excellent Customer relations.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team environment

Excellent Salary & Career Opportunity! Well known International

Company, promotes from within!

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence to: info@dietzelintl.com

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates

Director of Sales and Marketing

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Director, Sales and Marketing

Edmonton, Alberta

Searching for an experienced Director, Sales and Marketing.

Our client is one of the leading commercial and residential real estate companies, in the Canadian northern hemisphere. The holdings include hotels, conference centers, shopping mall, retail stores, residential apartment units and townhomes.

The Scope:

The Director, Sales and Marketing is responsible for maximizing market share, growing revenues, and enhancing positive awareness of the company’s Hotels and Residential/Commercial Real Estate.

The position is located in the head office in Edmonton and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Short Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Director Sales and Marketing to join the team in Edmonton. The Director reports to the COO on a day-to-day basis.

The DOSM is accountable for results and reports to the VP-Hotels and the GM-Commercial real estate, working as a team to achieve the revenue objectives for all properties. This position also involves regular collaboration with the President as well as the CEO.

 Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding annual sales targets.
  • Understanding of our key market segments and how to sell to them (business, leisure, transient, group and tour).
  • Experience with the development of strategic plans.
  • Effective computer skills and experienced in MS Office, property management systems, analytics, and related sales and marketing software applications.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in marketing and sales, with at least 4 years at the strategic level preferably in either the hospitality/hotel or property management industry.
  • University Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and/or in Hotel Management (preferred)
  • Northern experience is an asset.
  • Commercial and residential Real Estate Leasing experience is an asset

Compensation:

Excellent Remuneration: salary, plus bonus structure, & benefits

Ongoing professional and personal development

Excellent Working Atmosphere, very positive professional environment.

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence to Dietzel International Hospitality Recruitment via email:

info@dietzelintl.com

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!

Assistant Hotel General Manager-Rooms Division

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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Hotel General Manager-Rooms Division

Excellent Career Opportunity in a AAA rated Hotel and Conference Centre with multiple outlets.

HOTEL PROFILE:
275- Room City Hotel and Conference Centre, in the beautiful Northern Canada Territories,

3 F&B outlets, Banquet capacity 500 people:

Career Opportunity

The Assistant Hotel General Manager -Rooms Division will be considered for a future promotion to the Assistant General Manager position and ultimately for the Hotel General Manager position.

Great Salary package!!
FREE BENEFITS, EXCELLENT BONUS STRUCTURE
FREE HOUSING PROVIDED
*Note: taxes deducted are much lower for Northern Canada Territories

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER **

(please contact us for detailed information)

GREAT LIFESTYLE, ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN A PRISTINE NATURE SETTING WHILE STILL LIVING A CITY/DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE.

Short position description:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, results-driven Assistant Hotel General Manager-Rooms Division with excellent organizational skills. This leader is responsible for overseeing the entire operation of Front Desk, Night Audit, Hotel Accounting, and Reservation associates in order to maximize productivity and guest satisfaction; selecting, training and developing the hotel team; establishing and maintaining quality product and service levels while maximizing profits.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3+ years experience in a Front Office Leadership role
  • Passionate about the people and the product
  • Proven ability to effectively lead, motivate and develop a team
  • Strong guest service orientation and training skills background
  • Highly motivated, organized, and results driven
  • Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional in presentation and demeanor
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Front Office operations, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of RoomMaster PMS a benefit but not a requirement
  • Knowledge of Revenue and Yield Management techniques a definite plus
  • Knowledge and understanding of iHotelier/ TravelClick booking engine and suites an advantage

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence to:

info@dietzelintl.com

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!

Executive Chef

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We are presently searching for an Executive Chef for a City Hotel in Northern Canada.

Executive Chef

Short description:

Excellent Career Opportunity in a AAA rated premiere Business Class Hotel with multiple outlets.

HOTEL PROFILE:
80 Room City Hotel and Conference Centre, in beautiful Northern Canada territories, 3 F&B outlets: Upscale Bistro Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Café/Deli, and Banquet and meeting room facilities.

EXCEPTIONAL Salary!! Plus Great Bonus, Benefit Package and Special Perks!!

 
FREE BENEFITS, EXCELLENT BONUS STRUCTURE
PRIVATE HOUSING PROVIDED, 1 Bedroom Apartment, free of charge
*Note: taxes deducted are much lower for Northern Canada.

Free Paid Annual Travel Allowance.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER ** (please contact us for detailed information)

GREAT LIFESTYLE, ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN A PRISTINE NATURE

Short position description:

The Executive Chef will be in charge of all aspects of kitchen operation. These responsibilities include: menu development, kitchen brigade leadership, food costing, inventory, workplace safety, kitchen organization and maintenance of the highest quality of cuisine preparation and presentation standards.


Qualifications:

  •  Executive Chef experience preferred. Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef candidates with hotel experience will also be considered.
  •  Upscale, Hotel/Resort experience an asset
  •  Excellent culinary knowledge and experience required
  •  Banquet experience
  • Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal management skills
  • Highly responsible & reliable

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence to: info@dietzelintl.com

Restaurant General Manager

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RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

Luxurious Waterfront Resort & Marina

 Gulf Islands in British Columbia

We are currently seeking a Restaurant GM for a high end, Waterfront Resort & Spa & Marina, Gulf Islands in British Columbia.

Our client is an internationally well-known boutique Resort & Spa catering to sophisticated international clients. This Resort offers a unique guest experience focused on luxury in a one-of-a-kind setting.

This is a 9 month/year position, live in one of the most desirable Island communities in British Columbia.

This award winning Resort operates spring to fall only (March to beginning of November. Combine your experience and your passion of Island living by joining the team at this internationally renowned Resort & Marina in British Columbia.

The Resort includes a very popular fine dining Restaurant and a Bistro operation, featuring authentic & contemporary, local Pacific Northwest cuisine. The well-known Chef’s creation reflect a farm-to-table philosophy.

We are looking for an inspired Restaurant GM who believes in success through commitment and pride to join this beautiful Resort.

The ideal candidate is a highly seasoned and intelligent restaurant professional with excellent wine knowledge, outstanding management skills and hands-on experience.

The Restaurant GM will oversee the day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage related areas of the Resort. The Restaurant GM will report directly to the Resort General Manager and will be in charge for the strategic planning, staff training and development of crew so that they are capable of delivering a superb service to ensure overall guest satisfaction.

The Restaurant GM will be working closely with the event planner.

This inspirational leader is responsible for driving, communicating and supporting all departmental processes within operations and is also accountable for positively influencing the operations through an effective leadership approach.

This position encompasses all aspects of the Resort Food & Beverage operations, including ensuring the success of small events as well as keeping strong positive relations with the Island’s community. 

The Restaurant Manager should be competent in troubleshooting skills, time management, organization and an exceptional eye for detail. 

Key Accountabilities

  • With a hands-on approach, manage, direct and take part in all

aspects of the resort daily food & beverage operations to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests, employees and other stakeholders.

  • Build, engage and empower a strong service-oriented team and create a positive work environment at all times.
  • Implement and continuously improve the wine & beverage systems, standards and initiate and implement up-selling techniques
  • Develop and implement annual operating plans including financial forecasts, service strategies and operations delivery

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years Restaurant Manager, upscale Restaurant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results
  • High-End Food & Beverage management experience, including fine dining and upscale wine knowledge, sommelier certification an asset
  • Working knowledge and use of current technology including MS Office(Word, Excel, Outlook), POS, and able to adapt to new systems
  • Experience in financial control, planning and reporting in a hospitality environment

Excellent Working Atmosphere, very positive professional environment. Picturesque setting.

The Boutique Resort operates March to November

Very well known, desirable Island community to live in.

Accommodation provided for Single or Couple, at a very reasonable cost. Excellent Salary and Bonus Package.

Interested candidates please forward complete CV in confidence to: info@dietzelintl.com

Confidentiality assured to all interested candidates!



Executive Sous Chef & Sous Chef

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Do you want to be part of a super creative, dynamic, cutting edge,

International focused culinary team?

Our client is one of the world’s largest, international Foodservice Companies, opening up production facilities in Canada, with Vancouver being the first location.

The Food Production varies: different food styles from 5 Star gourmet menues to casual snacks.

This Internationally focused kitchen is developing cutting edge food production and creating fantastic, incredible new food trends, setting the culinary standards for the future in this foodservice sector.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food, a creative, talented chef, who is in tune with food trends and is experienced in high-end, high-volume food production.

Large volume, plated food experience in first class food production facilities, 4/5 star hotel, cruise ships and/or convention center or similar is an asset.

Asian food knowledge and Asian culinary trend awareness an asset

Excellent working atmosphere! Be part of the pre-opening management team!!

Excellent Salary, Bonus, Benefits and Pension Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:


Reporting to the Corporate Executive Chef the Executive Sous Chef  & Sous Chef are partly responsible for the overall operation of the culinary department. This leadership position works effectively within the team environment towards the goals of operational execution, customer service and employee satisfaction.

The Executive Sous Chef  & Sous Chef will maintain high standards of food quality and service. Responsibilities include total food production systems, including menu developing, training and development of culinary staff.

The Executive Sous Chef  & Sous Chef will play a vital role in the pre-opening phase of the new food production facilities in Vancouver.

  1. Responsibilities
  • Participate, oversee and direct all food productions, ensuring quality standards and specifications are met
    • Assists with ideas in developing and creation of new menue designs and concepts in corporation with the Corporate Chef
    • In charge of preparation and production of all food items
    • Direct staff under company guidelines including performance and disciplinary issues when required.
    • Maintain positive relationships with culinary team and other departments
  • Job Requirements
  • Education in culinary management from an accredited institute or university
  • Red Seal certification
  • Minimum 5 years culinary experience across a broad range of dining levels and must include fine dining experience
  • Adept at sourcing local products
  • Experience with international cuisine (a strong asset)
  • Experience in high volume environment required
  • (Cruise Ships, Hotels, Convention Center etc.) a strong asset
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as Lead/Sous Chef in a larger kitchen
  • Proven experience and understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Ability to lead effectively with a wide range and diverse community

Exceptional Career Opportunity

Be part of a super creative, trend setting, dynamic team with great people!

Excellent Salary, Bonus, Benefits and many Perks

Interested candidates please forward complete Resumé in confidence to: info@dietzelintl.com