District Chef O&B

The Executive Chef is responsible for providing strategic culinary leadership and direction across the operation ensuring the highest standards of food quality creativity consistency and execution. As the senior culinary leader this role oversees and supports the Chef de Cuisine and culinary leadership team driving the overall culinary vision while ensuring the business delivers an exceptional guest experience.

The Executive Chef balances creativity with strong business acumen using thoughtful menu development financial management labour optimization and operational discipline to drive the success of the culinary operation. They are responsible for building and developing high-performing culinary teams fostering a culture of excellence and accountability and ensuring O&Bs culinary standards values and philosophy are consistently represented.

Working closely with the General Manager Front of House leadership and broader O&B leadership team the Executive Chef plays a key role in shaping the direction of the business and identifying opportunities to continuously elevate the guest experience culinary offering and financial performance.

The Day to Day:

• Provides overall culinary leadership direction and vision for the business ensuring the culinary offering reflects O&Bs standards values and commitment to excellence.
• Leads mentors and develops the Chef de Cuisine and broader culinary leadership team providing clear expectations coaching feedback and ongoing support.
• Partners with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure the successful day-to-day operation of the kitchen maintaining the highest standards of food quality consistency organization cleanliness and execution.
• Establishes culinary priorities and long-term strategies that support the overall business plan and financial objectives.
• Oversees menu development and evolution ensuring offerings are creative relevant commercially successful and aligned with the restaurants identity and guest expectations.
• Collaborates with the Chef de Cuisine and Front of House leadership to ensure a seamless connection between culinary execution and the overall guest experience.
• Maintains accountability for culinary financial performance including food cost labour cost purchasing inventory waste management budgeting and forecasting.
• Reviews financial results and operational reporting regularly identifying opportunities to improve profitability productivity and efficiency.
• Develops and implements systems and processes that maximize kitchen productivity while maintaining O&Bs standards of quality and craftsmanship.
• Provides oversight of purchasing ordering receiving inventory and supplier relationships to ensure quality consistency and cost effectiveness.
• Builds strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure access to high-quality ingredients and products.
• Leads and supports the recruitment selection onboarding training development and performance management of culinary leadership and team members.
• Creates a culture of accountability collaboration learning and continuous improvement within the culinary team.
• Identifies and develops high-potential culinary talent creating opportunities for career growth and succession planning.
• Ensures consistent execution of recipes culinary standards portioning presentation and food quality across all areas of the operation.
• Partners with the General Manager and leadership team on business planning forecasting operational initiatives and opportunities to grow the business.
• Works closely with Front of House leadership to respond to guest feedback and continuously enhance the overall dining experience.
• Acts as a culinary ambassador for the restaurant and O&B representing the brand professionally both within and outside of the business.
• Fosters a culture centered around the experience enjoyment creativity and craftsmanship of food and cooking.
• Ensures all health safety sanitation food handling and workplace standards are consistently followed.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal integrity and business ethics while promoting a positive and professional work environment.
• Uses strong communication conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to address challenges and support a high-performing team.
• Stays current with culinary trends techniques products and industry developments identifying opportunities to keep the culinary offering innovative and competitive.
• Participates in special events activations tastings and other culinary initiatives as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 710 years of progressive culinary leadership experience including experience in an Executive Chef Chef de Cuisine or comparable senior culinary leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing senior culinary teams in a high-volume restaurant hospitality catering or similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through other leaders with experience managing mentoring and developing Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef-level talent.
• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management Hospitality or a related field.
• Red Seal certification considered an asset.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing food and labour costs budgets forecasting and financial performance.
• Proven experience with menu development recipe costing purchasing inventory management and operational systems.
• Strong understanding of current culinary trends techniques ingredients and industry practices.
• Demonstrated ability to balance culinary creativity with commercial and operational objectives.
• Exceptional leadership coaching and team development capabilities.
• Strong human resources experience including recruitment selection training performance management succession planning and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational planning and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook; experience with relevant restaurant or financial systems considered an asset.
• Self-motivated adaptable solutions-oriented and able to make sound decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to hospitality culinary excellence and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Available to work evenings weekends holidays and other periods as required by the business.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information :

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness equity and opportunity for every candidate.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time