Executive Chef, Italian Restaurant

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Executive Chef

for New-Opening of Prime, High–End Italian Restaurant

Vancouver, BC

Excellent Career Opportunity

Dietzel International is searching for an Executive Chef required for a New-Opening, High-end Italian Restaurant, fine dining and upscale cuisine & service. This Restaurant is part of a progressive, growing, small BC Hotel & Restaurant chain.

The Restaurant will be open in 2019 and will be featuring, authentic as well as contemporary upscale Italian cuisine.

The company is hiring for this position now. The ideal candidate is a motivated Chef who is meticulous and has a passion for first class Italian cuisine!

The Chef will be part of an electric, professional, progressive management team. Excellent working atmosphere! Successful candidate must have a similar position experience, at high-end, fine dining restaurants and/or first class hotels. The Executive Chef is expected to have excellent team management skills.

Excellent Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Gratuities, Benefits, Special Perks, and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

POSITION: Executive Chef , Italian Restaurant, New Opening

FUNCTION:   The Executive Chef must be able to direct and supervise the entire kitchen operations, while providing professional leadership and training to kitchen personnel. Responsibilities include ensuring all food preparation and plate presentation meets our commitment to quality for the Restaurant and Lounge.

Job Description:

  • Responsible for maintaining company standards of quality food, kitchen cleanliness and daily operations.
  • This includes the flawless execution of company standards and enthusiastic commitment to People Development and continuous improvement.
  • The Executive Chef will focus on creating an excellent culinary experience by sourcing superior products, creating visually pleasing presentation and offering flavorful creations.

Accountable for:

  • Supervising Daily Kitchen operations.
  • Ensuring compliance with food handling & sanitation standards as well as any applicable laws and regulations.
  • Creating a positive work environment and set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors.
  • In-Restaurant financials (Food Cost, Sales, Controls, Labour, Standards)
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate honesty, integrity and leadership skills while maintaining a strong focus on training, growth and customer/ employee satisfaction.
  • Providing clear and detailed instructions to staff that meet company standards to ensure each employee understands the expectations and parameters of their role.
  • Working with management and staff to exceed customer expectations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Three to five years of Chef experience in a high volume restaurant.
  • Proven track record of operations management with P&L responsibility.
  • Personally committed to continuous improvement and professional development of all kitchen staff.
  • Passionate and self-motivated, with solid leadership abilities.
  • Effective analytical and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency with computer software applications (ie. Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as in-house POS systems

REPORTS TO:  Hospitality Manager, Corporate

Excellent Opportunity!

Excellent Salary, Gratuities, Benefits, Special Perks, and Excellent Working Atmosphere and Conditions

If you are interested in applying, please send full resume VIA EMAIL to info@dietzelintl.com

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