Chef de Cuisine Full Time Contract

A leader in elevated dining experiences & events, Locale Restaurants/Bars are well established in York Region as both vibrant neighbourhood gems and destination hotspots.

The Opportunity

Entering an active transition & growth phase, Locale Aurora is hiring for a new position of Chef de Cuisin and is  seeking a culinary leader who will define the next chapter for that location.

In this role you will manage and lead the BOH team and oversee daily operations of a professional, high volume, quality focused scratch kitchen.

Culinary:

• To execute Italian-inspired dishes for menu development, features and seasonal updates, using proper ingredients and cooking methods and ensure consistent, clean, modern, plating style that highlights ingredients and best reflects the brand.
• You will have the opportunity and autonomy to elevate and influence the culinary direction as you advance and integrate into the role.

Operations:

• Manage BOH scheduling to ensure labor targets and team satisfaction are met without compromising kitchen standards.·
• Manage food costs, inventory levels, ordering accuracy, and waste control.·
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities to core team with oversight.·
• Implementing a strict cleaning schedule and enforce food safety, sanitation, temperature controls and keep a safe inspection-ready kitchen.
• Ensure the FIFO system is followed for inventory and proper food storage

Collaboration & Communication:·

• Maintain regular and effective communication with FOH & event managers 
• Conduct productive pre shift briefings and new menu tastings with FOH team.
• Keep clear constructive notes, topics for discussion to present at manager meetings.
• Check in regularly with your BOH team to invite feedback, address concerns, highlight achievements, present challenges, assign new tasks to create learning opportunities

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a CDC / Senior sous / Chef / manager of a full-service, high-volume scratch kitchen
• Experience with Italian ingredients and understanding of flavor profiles
• Proven ability to manage scheduling, inventory, maintain food & labour cost, menu development
• Food Handler Certification
• Physically able and have Flexible availability to work 48-50 hrs/ week (days, evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must have reliable form of transportation to commute to Aurora

Compensation

$70,000/yr to start - plus gratuity share 

• Performance based salary upgrade review at 6 months 
• Extended Health Benefits at 3 months
• Monthly Gas Allowance
• Exclusive Dining Account for Chef & Family
• New IPad or Laptop provided for Chef’s exclusive use
• On-site reserved parking spot
• Adminstrative Support dedicated for BOH: record upkeep, reports, filings, financials

If you are a driven hands-on culinary leader with kitchen management experience and work with a strong sense of accountability, we would like meet you.