Head Chef
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Were looking for a highly motivated experienced Head Chef to lead our team in Edmonton. This role is all about inspiring and guiding our kitchen crew while upholding the highest standards of food quality safety and efficiency and fostering our one dream one team mentality. Youll bring strong leadership proven industry experience and a passion for creating exceptional food experiences that our guests love.
Ready to lead a team run a kitchen and take real ownership of your business
This isnt just a management role - its your opportunity to build lead and grow a high-performing kitchen while developing the skills to take your career to the next level.
At Leos youre not just managing - youre driving performance building culture and developing future leaders. Youll have a direct impact on the success of your team your kitchen and your location.
What youll gain working at Leos:
- Full leadership experience managing people performance and culture
- Hands-on ownership of inventory labour and cost control
- The ability to build coach and develop a strong BOH team
- Real business acumen understanding how a kitchen operates profitably
- Experience that prepares you for senior leadership and multi-unit roles
Whats in it for you
Leos Livin Perks
- Competitive Wages Excellent pay based on experience ability and availability
- Perkopolis Access to discounts on everyday purchases and entertainment
- Wealthsimple GRSP Options Plan for your future with employer-supported options
- Awesome Tips Busy bars loyal guests big rewards for FOH & BOH
- Employee Benefits Choose a package that fits your lifestyle
- Day-One Benefits No waiting period for new hires
- Discounts Up to 50% off food drinks and merch for all staff plus free meals for BOH & managers
- Flexible Scheduling Well work with you whether part-time or career-building
- Mental Health Support Partnerships with groups to ensure you get the help you need
- Career Growth Opportunities to grow into management and Support Team roles
- Gym Discounts 25% off GoodLife memberships $0 sign-up fee
- Home Internet & Cell Discounts Thanks to our partnership with Rogers
- Staff Events Western Canadawide staff parties and gatherings throughout the year
- Free Leos Gear Clothing gear and internal giveaways
What Youll Be Doing
Specific Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Manage daily operations under the direction of the Regional Chef including all back-of-house areas
- Maintain the highest standard of food safety
- Determine stock needs interact with vendors and monitor sales and inventory management
- Manage recruit and oversee training of all BOH employees
- Maintain and monitor employees shift schedules and job performance
- Supervise and communicate promotions and train and educate staff on all promotions
- Place orders with suppliers
- Manage and complete bi-weekly payroll info including time cards payroll changes new hires and terminations
- Must be open to work a couple late night shifts a week
- Ensure every item served is to the Leos brand standards of quality and specification
- Ensure high level of BOH engagement and overall team satisfaction
- Identify future leaders and build a solid BOH back-bench
What Were Looking For
In addition to the specific responsibilities here are the specific job requirements:
- Minimum of three years of kitchen experience in the hospitality industry
- Minimum of two years of managerial experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting
- Ordering scheduling & inventory management experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently
- Effective communication skills with the understanding of the importance of communication
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Willingness to fill in for team members and provide proper coverage
- Demonstrated use of standard concepts and practices in purchasing inventory and supervising up to 20 employees
- Good with people and able to exhibit positive line leadership
- Organizational and time management skills
- General knowledge of POS systems Excel and Word
- Valid Food Safe Certificate
- Valid drivers license
- As always you must be awesome!!
About Us
At Leos our community bar culture is built on customer service quality and fun. We aim to deliver consistency in every visit while making sure both our guests and our crew enjoy the experience.
Our values guide everything we do. We believe in being authenticwhat you see is what you get. We stay grateful and humble knowing that it takes every member of the team to create something great. Were inclusive welcoming people from all walks of life and making sure everyone feels they belong. We stay innovative always looking for new ways to improve and keep things fresh. Were relentless in our drive to deliver high standards even when the pace is fast. And were always community-minded because Leos is more than just a tavernits a place where people connect.
At Leos theres no front of house and back of houseits one team one dream. If one succeeds we all succeed. Every role matters and weve built an environment where we lift each other up and celebrate wins together.
Were proud to foster a diverse welcoming and safe workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. That commitment has helped us earn recognition as a Deloitte Best Managed Company.
At Leos we value professionalism respect and accountability. To keep our team culture positive and productive we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to negativity disruptive behavior or lack of shortshow up ready to work respect others and take ownership of your role. Were proud of the environment weve built and were committed to keeping it supportive and focused.
Our crew is at its best when everyone feels included respected and valued. Were an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents all kinds of experiences perspectives and stories. That mix is what makes working (and hanging out) here awesome.
Decisions around hiring training pay and promotions come down to performance potential and passionnot on any protected ground. If you need a hand or an accommodation during the process just let us know. Weve got your back.
Ready to Join the Team
If you meet our hiring criteria our manager will reach out using the contact info from your resume to set up an interview. Walk-in resumes are also welcome!
Thanks for considering Leopolds Tavernwe cant wait to meet you.
The Leos Recruiting Team
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