Executive Chef (Multi-Outlet) Jobs

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: North Vancouver

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports to: Director, Food & Beverage

Role Status: Full time permanent.

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain features unparalleled panoramic views of the city, sea, and surrounding area.

Grouse Mountain welcomes 1.3 million guests annually and offers a true four-season resort experience through a wide range of attractions and activities for all ages and ability levels. Along with a variety of dining and retail options, the resort has a broad appeal to both locals and visitors alike.

Grouse Mountain offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment with a world of career opportunity. Our team is dedicated to Grouse Mountain's renowned excellence and its continued growth as Vancouver's premier mountain resort. In exchange for employee excellence, we offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation (including skiing and snowboarding) an inspiring setting and many unique employee privileges.

Scope of the role:

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Director, the Executive Chef will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation with multiple revenue centers. Grouse Mountain offers a wide variety of food and beverage outlets, from fine dining to self serve, including The Observatory Restaurant, Altitudes Bistro, Lupins Café, Grouse Grind Coffee Bar, Starbucks, Rusty Rail BBQ, Beaver Tails, Peak Ice Cream and Corporate and Wedding Catering events. In a dynamic and changing environment, the Executive Chef will lead and drive the business implementing industry best practices and delivering exceptional culinary experiences to create memories of a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Culinary:

• Specs/requisitions/orders food and kitchen supplies
• Plans and directs food preparation and cooking activities for several food operations
• Ensures safety standards are met and that staff receive Food Safe training
• Plans menus and ensures food quality standards
• Other duties as required
• Manages culinary operations to ensure quality of product
• Optimizes efficient planning, ordering, waste, and inventory control
• Manages food and labor costs

Human Resources:

• Facilitates achievement of performance goals and maximizes staff retention opportunities
• Maintains a competent and motivated team environment by effective employee selection and training
• Recruits and hires kitchen staff, schedules staff, and supervises their activities; instructs cooks in all aspects of food preparation
• Leads, motivates, and develops a large staff
• Radiates energy and charisma that rubs off on the team. Teaches resourcefulness, professionalism, and leadership.

Finance and Administration:

• Actively participates in all Food & Beverage related meeting
• Participates in public relation programs and community events
• Develops and implements short- term tactics and long-term strategies to maximize efficiency, profits, and evolving food & beverage requirements
• Assists in development of annual plan and monitors budget daily
• Assists in the co-ordination of special events
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order

Requirements:

• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions
• 3-5 years’ leadership experience in a high volume, multi-outlet food service kitchens
• Ability to work flexible shifts depending on business and seasonal needs
• Excellent knowledge of inventory controls and menu creation
• Play Safe. Team Driven. Make a Difference. Sustainability. Pushing Boundaries
• Red seal certification or Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports
• Experience with budget preparation and management; food costing, sourcing, and labour management
• Valid Food Safe 2 (required) and Serving it Right (preferred)
• Experience supervising kitchen, staff, and food planning in large scale establishments, preferably in the tourism industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
• Experience managing labour and analyzing financial reports

Compensation and Benefits:

Dependent on experience

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

Free Seasonal Access Pass

Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets

Referral Bonus Program

Public Transit subsidies

Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)

Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.

Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans

RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service

Free access passes for dependents

Disclaimer

The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.