Restaurant Chef

• Company: Walnut Beach Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Management
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 4200 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H1V6
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: 1

Walnut beach resort in beautiful South Okanagan valley is seeking a passionate, creative and hardworking individual to be part of our growing team. Reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Manager at the property and the Director of Food & Beverage at ATLIFIC Hotels, this position will be key to revamping the F&B offerings at The Pointe49 Restaurant and all the special events offered at the property. This position will work in conjunction with the General Manager and Food & Beverage Manager on effective marketing initiatives working through creative menu ideas and product offerings at the resort

As the Restaurant Chef, you’ll

• Be instrumental in creating exceptional menus with a creative mindset
• Attract, develop and train your direct reports 
• Keep the expenses in check by supporting weekly inventory, labor and food cost reporting to corporate audit
• Purchase through corporate sanctioned companies
• Maintain effective awareness of supplies, kitchen tools and equipment
• Coach, mentor and elevate standards with the line team
• Exercise effective leadership and lead by example
• Work in conjunction with the General Manager and F&B Manager on building and marketing initiatives with thoughtful menu ideas
• Assist with the creation of standard recipes and food concepts, developing departmental standards and SOP’s for execution
• Organize and execute events for up to one hundred guests.

What you bring to the line:

• The belief that people are a source of extraordinary experiences
• Exceptional culinary skills demonstrated by hands-on experience working in a commercial kitchen (or related experience); previous leadership experience is a bonus
• Excellent communication, the ability to delegate efficiently and revels in giving and receiving feedback
• An innate drive to help others succeed and generosity in sharing your skills and knowledge with your team
• Impeccable attention to detail, detailed organisation and execution ensuring consistency
• Ensuring immaculate cleanliness at all times and adhering to health standards

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Chef: 2 -3 years (preferred)

Job Duties:

• Prepare, season and cook food as directed, meeting dietary requirements where required
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Oversee kitchen operations
• Maintain inventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
• Attending departmental meetings, hiring, coaching of associates

Additional Duties:

• Menu planning
• Food shopping
• Recording food temperature
• Preparing reports

• Salary/Wage: $ 60,000 - $ 65,000

email resume to career@walnutbeachresort.com

Walnut Beach Resort will only consider candidates who currently possess the legal right to work in Canada. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or be in active possession of an Open Work Permit and valid Social Insurance Number. Walnut Beach Resort is unable to sponsor international applicants.

Post Date: November 27, 2022