Queen City Distillers | Executive Chef
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- Saskatchewan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and oversee all outlet menus in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Director, Director of Operations, and Concept Chefs.
- Lead recipe development, standardization, costing, and margin analysis. Oversee culinary strategy for:
- Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and execution across all culinary offerings..
- Monitor product quality from sourcing through final presentation.
- Create systems and processes to manage allergy protocols and dietary restrictions.
- Continuously evaluate and improve menu performance and guest satisfaction.
- Direct and oversee daily culinary operations across all kitchens and production areas.
- Lead and manage department chefs, sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
- Manage back-of-house scheduling and labor deployment models to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supervise prep production, expo, and event-driven culinary operations.
- Ensure operational readiness for large events, banquets, and VIP functions.
- Manage t controllable culinary expenses including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
- Participate in the budgeting and financial planning for culinary operations. .
- Develop and implement purchasing, receiving, and inventory control procedures.
- Monitor waste control and inventory systems.
- Ensure compliance with public health regulations, SLGA requirements, and provincial mandates.
- Maintain adherence to food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards.
- Ensure staff maintain required food handling certifications.
- Enforce WHMIS guidelines and all provincial mandatory training requirements.
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen management team.
- Establish performance standards and monitor staff productivity and accountability.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and technical training, including cooking techniques and equipment use.
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, trust, and collaboration.
- Ensure consistent production of high-quality food across all outlets.
- Monitor guest satisfaction data, comment cards, and online reviews.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- 7 plus years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a multi-outlet environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume and event-driven operations.
- Strong financial acumen including food cost control and labor management.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Leadership experience managing large culinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to perform operational roles as required and lead by example.
- Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
- Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.
- Develop and oversee all outlet menus in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Director, Director of Operations, and Concept Chefs.
- Lead recipe development, standardization, costing, and margin analysis. Oversee culinary strategy for:
- Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and execution across all culinary offerings..
- Monitor product quality from sourcing through final presentation.
- Create systems and processes to manage allergy protocols and dietary restrictions.
- Continuously evaluate and improve menu performance and guest satisfaction.
- Direct and oversee daily culinary operations across all kitchens and production areas.
- Lead and manage department chefs, sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
- Manage back-of-house scheduling and labor deployment models to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supervise prep production, expo, and event-driven culinary operations.
- Ensure operational readiness for large events, banquets, and VIP functions.
- Manage t controllable culinary expenses including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
- Participate in the budgeting and financial planning for culinary operations. .
- Develop and implement purchasing, receiving, and inventory control procedures.
- Monitor waste control and inventory systems.
- Ensure compliance with public health regulations, SLGA requirements, and provincial mandates.
- Maintain adherence to food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards.
- Ensure staff maintain required food handling certifications.
- Enforce WHMIS guidelines and all provincial mandatory training requirements.
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen management team.
- Establish performance standards and monitor staff productivity and accountability.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and technical training, including cooking techniques and equipment use.
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, trust, and collaboration.
- Ensure consistent production of high-quality food across all outlets.
- Monitor guest satisfaction data, comment cards, and online reviews.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- 7 plus years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a multi-outlet environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume and event-driven operations.
- Strong financial acumen including food cost control and labor management.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Leadership experience managing large culinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to perform operational roles as required and lead by example.
- Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
- Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.