What’s In It for You:
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Benefits plan
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Staff dining discount
- Discounted stays at the World of Hyatt family of hotels
- Automatic enrollment in the World of Hyatt loyalty rewards program
- Becoming part of a family-friendly atmosphere!
Who You Are:
Are you passionate about dining, always thinking of exciting ways to create new dishes, keeping up with the latest trends and driven to develop and encourage those that report to you? Then we have the job for you! The TWH Social Restaurant Chef is responsible for creating a culture of innovation, developing menus, all food purchases, recipes, and supervision of staff. You will play an integral role in managing both food and labor costs for the department. You will maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards, while ensuring our menus are locally and sustainably inspired.
What You Will Do:
- Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the restaurant kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with the Culinary Team on menu development, tastings, and efficiencies in labour and food cost.
- Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.
- Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions and meet productivity standards.
- Responsible for purchasing, inventory and pricing updates.
- Develop menu concepts for restaurant and private dining rooms in conjunction with the Culinary Team. Menus to be updated seasonally.
- Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all menu items.
- Ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products.
- Maintain kitchen inventory and equipment.
- Replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and to minimize waste.
- Responsible for performance management of all restaurant kitchen staff.
- Responsible for scheduling of kitchen staff and approving payroll.
- Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and the setting of departmental goals.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
- Maintain a kitchen cleaning schedule, including equipment, storage areas, towels, etc.
- Ensure the proper use and input of kitchen prep sheets.
- Liaise with Culinary Team to ensure proper and full sharing of information.
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Assist the Culinary & Leadership Team in preparing team meetings, training, and team building.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Your Skill Set Includes:
- Excellent communication
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- At least 2 years in a Senior Chef position
- Culinary Degree / Red Seal Certified or Equivalent
Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
To apply, email ranjit.roy@walper.com.
The Walper Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team members, customers, suppliers and partners. We encourage applications from all people and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We look forward to meeting you!
