Chef / Kitchen Operator – Established Restaurant & Event Business

Casey’s Clubhouse at Burloak Indoor Golf is looking for an experienced, motivated Chef / Kitchen Operator to take over and operate our established restaurant kitchen in Oakville.

This is a unique opportunity for a chef, culinary entrepreneur, or small catering company looking to operate their own food business without the significant investment normally required to open a restaurant.

The business is already established and has generated more than $215,000 in annual food sales in our first year, with an active and growing customer base and a strong calendar of corporate events, parties, golf events and private functions already booked for the coming year.

Casey’s Clubhouse operates inside Burloak Indoor Golf, a busy 14,400 sq. ft. golf and entertainment facility featuring:

- 12 premium TrackMan golf simulators
- A full restaurant/lounge and wraparound bar
- Pool tables, dart boards and shuffleboard
- Multiple televisions and sports-bar atmosphere
- 15 PGA of Canada professionals working from the facility
- Golf leagues, memberships, lessons and daily public traffic
- Corporate events, private parties and group functions throughout the year

The commercial kitchen is fully built and equipped, allowing the incoming operator to step into an existing operation rather than taking on the cost and risk of building a restaurant from scratch.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants more than a traditional Head Chef position.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial chef or food-service operator who wants the opportunity to run the kitchen as their own business,



build a team and benefit directly from growing food and event sales. All operating utilities including heat, hydro, gas, etc. are covered by the facility.

You would be responsible for the food operation while working alongside our management and front-of-house team to continue developing Casey’s Clubhouse.

There is also opportunity to grow the business beyond its current sales. The bridge across Bronte Creek will significantly increase traffic, along with the opening of Oakville‘s first ever Costco across the street in 2027.

Responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Prepare and oversee consistently high-quality food
- Hire, schedule, train and manage kitchen staff
- Maintain appropriate food and labour costs
- Manage food purchasing, suppliers and inventory
- Maintain all food safety, sanitation and health standards
- Work with our front-of-house team to provide excellent service
- Develop and refine the menu based on customer demand and seasonality
- Plan and execute food service for corporate events, parties and private functions
- Help identify opportunities to increase restaurant and catering revenue
- Maintain the kitchen, equipment and work areas to a high professional standard

Ideal Candidate

- Experienced Chef, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Operator or Catering Professional
- Strong understanding of food cost,



labour management and restaurant economics
- Ability to recruit, lead and develop a kitchen team
- Experience with restaurant service and event/catering execution
- Organized, dependable and comfortable working in a busy environment
- Robust communication and leadership skills
- Passionate about food, hospitality and customer experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in growing a business

Financial Structure

This is not a traditional salaried Head Chef position.

We are looking to establish an operating partnership where the Chef / Kitchen Operator receives the majority of food revenue and is responsible for operating and staffing the kitchen.

In addition, the operator will also receive a percentage of all tips generated through food service.

The financial arrangement may include a percentage-of-sales structure, fixed component, or combination, depending on the experience and business model of the successful operator.

The owner of the facility will cover all marketing and promotional costs, as well as the reservation booking system, payment processing/transaction fees, and related platform expenses.

Our goal is to create a structure where both parties benefit as the restaurant and event business continues to grow.

Interested candidates are invited to contact us with a brief introduction outlining their restaurant or catering experience and why this opportunity interests them.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef / Kitchen Operator – Established Restaurant & Event Business (Canada)
🏢 Burloak Indoor Golf
📍 Canada