Chef De Cuisine

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

As Locale enters an active transition & growth phase, we are hiring for a new position of Chef de Cuisine at Locale Aurora. We are 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.

You will be guided through an initial training and support period led by our exiting Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

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 Sous Chef & core team with oversight.·
• Regularly inspecting equipment, electrical cords, and appliances
• 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 to ensure details and service goals are met
• 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 / Chef / Senior sous / chef / kitchen manager of a full-service, high-volume scratch kitchen
• Proven ability to manage scheduling, inventory, food & labour cost, menu pricing
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong organization, communication skills
• Food Handler Certification
• Physically able and have Flexible availability to work full time 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

STARTING Compensation

$68,000.00 to start - plus generous gratuity share

COMPLETE Compensation Package (after 3 months)

• Performance based salary upgrade review after 3 months (expected pay increase and 90 day training checklist discussed at interview)
• Continued gratuity share
• Extended Health Benefits
• Exclusive Dining Account for Chef & Family
• Success Share & Impact Bonuses
• Compensated Supplier & Purveyor site visits
• New IPad or Laptop provided for Chef’s exclusive use
• Monthly Gas Allowance
• On-site reserved parking spot
• Adminstrative Support dedicated for BOH: record upkeep, reports, filings, financials
• This position offers significant opportunities and a direct path for career growth

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.

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Experience:

• high volume professional kitchen management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person