Goods & Provisions — Toronto, ON
Goods & Provisions is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of the day-to-day execution of our food program.
This is a hands-on leadership position for a chef who understands that a great restaurant is built on consistency, organization, hospitality, and standards just as much as it is on creativity.
The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with management and ownership to maintain and continually improve the restaurant’s food program, while taking primary responsibility for kitchen operations and the development of the culinary team.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
● Leading daily kitchen operations and maintaining a calm, organized and professional service environment
● Setting and maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness and consistency
● Managing and developing the kitchen team, including training, coaching and performance management
● Building strong systems around prep, ordering, receiving, storage, waste and food safety
● Maintaining appropriate food costs and minimizing waste without compromising quality
● Working closely with the FOH leadership team to ensure excellent communication between the kitchen and dining room
● Contributing to menu development, specials and seasonal changes
● Maintaining recipe, prep and production standards throughout the kitchen
● Scheduling and staffing the kitchen effectively
● Holding the team accountable to established standards
● Leading by example during service and remaining composed under pressure
● Identifying operational problems and solving them before they become service problems
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
● An experienced chef with strong knowledge of professional restaurant kitchens
● An excellent communicator and natural leader
● Highly organized and systems-oriented
● Comfortable working in a busy, high-standard service environment
● Passionate about food while understanding the importance of execution
● Someone who develops people rather than simply directing them
● Financially and operationally aware
● Willing to work the line and get their hands dirty
● Direct, accountable and capable of having difficult conversations when standards aren’t being met
● Someone who takes pride in building a strong team and a sustainable kitchen culture
Leadership Philosophy
We believe good leadership is about subordinating ego to the success of the restaurant.
The Chef de Cuisine will have significant autonomy over the kitchen and will be expected to take ownership of their department. At the same time, this is a collaborative leadership team, and we expect our leaders to communicate openly, support one another and understand that FOH and BOH ultimately have the same objective: taking care of the guest and building a great restaurant.
We are looking for someone who wants to build something, not simply hold a title.
About Goods & Provisions
Goods & Provisions is an independent Toronto restaurant focused on thoughtful food, serious hospitality and a strong beverage program.
We are a relatively small team, which means leadership has a direct impact on the experience of both our guests and our staff. The right person will have the opportunity to meaningfully shape the kitchen, develop the team and play an important role in the continued growth of the restaurant.
This is a position for someone who takes genuine pride in the craft of running a great restaurant.
If you are an experienced chef who wants real ownership of a kitchen, enjoys developing people and believes that great restaurants are built through excellent execution every day, we’d like to hear from you.
Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 44.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
