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10 reviews

1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC

Black + Blue

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10 reviews and 4 salaries

1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC

Executive Chef – Black+Blue Restaurant

Vancouver, British Columbia (view on map)

Posted 2 hours ago

Job Description

Glowbal Restaurant Group has become one of the most successful restaurant companies in Vancouver. Our eight brands include Glowbal, Coast, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Burnaby, Black+Blue (Vancouver & Toronto), The Roof, Five Sails and Riley Fish & Steak. Immersing guests in an experience that is fresh and vibrant, with engaging service, impressive wine, and cocktail lists, and some of the most inventive, celebrated cuisine, it is no wonder our restaurants are exactly where everyone wants to be.

WHY WORK FOR US:

We are proud to offer our 1000+ staff competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, annual performance reviews, and referral programs. We also support internal growth and development with our job transfer policy and performance-based opportunities for cross training in different cuisines and restaurant concepts. Dining discounts across our brands are a definite perk!

We are currently seeking an EXECUTIVE CHEF to join out dynamic team at BLACK+BLUE RESTAURANT. Inspired by the classic steakhouses of Chicago, Black+Blue re-imagines the concept for a new generation. A massive dining room built around a custom-built meat locker, filled with the most exotic and precious cuts, it's the sexiest room and hottest vibe in the city. A three-storey temple dedicated to creating amazing experiences, expressly designed for the people who make Vancouver an amazing place to be.

The EXECUTIVE CHEF works beside the GENERAL MANAGER in the areas of personnel management, budget control, quality of service and product and operational execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervise kitchen operations including staff, food preparation, and cooking, ensuring food safe practices are enforced and financial targets are met. Develop, implement, and monitor standards of service to ensure that a high quality of production and service is consistently maintained, leading to overall guest satisfaction and retention. Mentor and develop cooks, setting short and long-term goals, encouraging staff to excel in the company and the industry. Conduct ongoing research of trends in the food industry, to ensure the creative and effective planning and writing of menus. Other responsibilities include budgeting and financial planning for labor and food cost, recruitment of staff, providing instruction and training to staff and chefs, and participating in business development.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years minimum experience in a similar position and environment
• Foodsafe certified (within 1 week of employment)
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship, Red Seal and journeyman certificate is an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet searches
• Financial aptitude and experience with P&Ls
• Must have a passion for the business and a love of food
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution dexterity
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through as necessary
• A clear thinker with the aptitude to analyze and resolve problems, exercising good judgment
• Capacity to work well under pressure, meeting production schedules and timelines for service periods
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable
• Long periods of standing and walking is required

TO WORK FOR US: You MUST have valid proof of Social Insurance Number and be legal to work in Canada with proof as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Residence or Valid Work Permit.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS: We genuinely appreciate your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team. Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview.