Head Chef / Executive Chef (Catering & Events) Location: Barrie, ON
Salary: $65,000–$80,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hiring Company: Confidential (details shared during the interview process)
Recruitment Partner: HRCovered Inc.
Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Future.
We are a well-established and highly respected catering company based in Barrie that has been creating exceptional culinary experiences for nearly 30 years. From elegant weddings and corporate functions to celebrations of life, private parties, and large-scale events, our team is known for delivering outstanding food and memorable service.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Head Chef / Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and help take our culinary operations to the next level. This is more than a traditional chef position. We're looking for someone who enjoys building systems, mentoring a team, creating consistency, and helping a successful business continue to evolve. If you're passionate about high-quality food, thrive in an event-driven environment, and have experience executing large-scale catered events, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing As our Head Chef, you'll oversee all culinary operations for both our banquet facility and off-site catered events. Working closely with ownership and our administrative team, you'll play a key role in ensuring every event exceeds client expectations.
Responsibilities include:
Leading all food preparation and kitchen operations for weddings, corporate events, banquets, and private functions
Executing high-quality meals for events ranging from intimate gatherings to 300+ guests




Supervising, mentoring, scheduling, and developing the kitchen team
Collaborating with management on menu development, seasonal features, and customized client requests
Standardizing recipes and kitchen processes to improve consistency, ordering, and food cost control
Managing inventory, purchasing, receiving, and supplier relationships
Monitoring food and labour costs while minimizing waste
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
Coordinating food production and logistics for off-site catering events
Assisting with equipment maintenance planning and kitchen organization
What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced culinary leader who enjoys both cooking and building strong kitchen operations.
Must Have:
5+ years of leadership experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Catering Chef, or experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role
Experience preparing and executing high-volume catered events or banquet service for 200-300+ guests
Strong leadership skills with experience managing kitchen staff
Experience with inventory management, food costing, ordering, and kitchen operations
Catering, banquet hall, golf club, country club, hotel, conference centre, or event venue experience




Food Handler Certification
Valid G Driver's Licence
Clean Driving Abstract
Willingness to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
Red Seal Certification a plus but not required
Experience developing standardized recipes and improving kitchen systems
Solid understanding of dietary accommodations and menu customization
What We're Looking For (And What We're Not) This opportunity is best suited for someone who has built their career in high-volume catering, banquet, hotel, golf club, country club, conference centre, or event-based hospitality.
While restaurant experience is valuable, applicants whose background is limited to line cooking or quick-service restaurants without large-scale banquet production are unlikely to be the right fit.
Why Join Us? Join an established company with nearly 30 years of success
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing business
Work closely with an owner who values new ideas and continuous improvement
Help modernize kitchen systems and standardize recipes
Lead a small, close-knit, supportive team
Flexible scheduling with event schedules provided well in advance
Mileage reimbursement when using your personal vehicle for events
Complimentary meals while working
Health benefits are expected to be introduced in the near future
Compensation $65,000-$80,000 salary annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Two weeks' vacation
Health benefits coming soon ( fall 2026)
Mileage reimbursement for approved travel or company vehicle when needed

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📌 Head Chef / Executive Chef for Catering & Events Company (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario