Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

The Waypoint at Lake of the Woods Marina
Kenora, ON

$25–35/hour | Full-Time | 35–40 Hours/Week

Love cooking? Love the lake? This might be the job you've been waiting for.

The Waypoint is a waterfront restaurant located at Lake of the Woods Marina, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen. This is more than just another restaurant job—it's an opportunity to help shape a growing food program while working at one of Kenora's most unique destinations.

Whether it's serving boaters pulling into the docks, creating weekend features, or being part of special events on the water, no two days are the same.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations
- Prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment
- Create weekly features and contribute to menu development
- Order inventory and manage food costs
- Schedule and lead the kitchen team
- Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards
- Work closely with management to continue growing The Waypoint

What We're Looking For

- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or experienced Line Cook ready to take the next step
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to perform well in a busy kitchen




- Passion for creating great food and a great team culture
- Safe Food Handling certification is an asset

What We Offer

- $25–35/hour, depending on experience
- 35–40 hours per week
- Primarily Wednesday through Sunday schedule, with some flexibility when needed
- A beautiful waterfront workplace on Lake of the Woods
- Opportunities to be involved in festivals, catered events, and special waterfront functions
- Creative freedom to contribute recent menu ideas and features
- Supportive ownership that values your input and wants to see the restaurant grow

If you're looking for a kitchen where you can take pride in your work, enjoy your surroundings, and have a real impact on the direction of the restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your resume to:
[email protected]

Or drop off your resume in person at:

The Waypoint at Lake of the Woods Marina
625 Lakeview Drive
Kenora, ON

Come help us create one of Kenora's favourite waterfront dining experiences.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (Kenora)
🏢 Lake of the Woods Marina
📍 Kenora