On the banks of the Napanee River, this historic limestone building underwent complete refurbishment both inside and out in 2013. The Waterfront River Pub and Terrace is a 150 person licensed gastro pub serving solid traditional Canadian fusion food as well as more inventive and leading edge cuisine.

The Waterfront is the #1 restaurant in the area - an award-winning, high-volume gastro pub recommended by BlogTO and numerous other publications. The Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - celebrating the top 10% of restaurants in the world - has been awarded for the last seven consecutive years. We are a destination venue for the area.

Known for exceptional cocktails, a spectacular waterfront patio and memorable guest experiences, we're seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen - a culinary professional who shares our pride in quality, creativity, and team culture - a passionate culinary leader ready to lead a strong team in one of Eastern Ontario’s most loved dining destinations.

About the Role The Head Chef will be responsible for:

- Leading and inspiring a robust kitchen team
- Designing and executing innovative menus
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Managing food and labour costs, inventory, and supplier relationships




- Ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborating with ownership on events, features, and culinary programming
- Building a positive, accountable, high-performance kitchen culture

The Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of progressive culinary experience (with leadership experience required)
- Strong background in high-volume, scratch kitchens
- Proven cost control and kitchen management skills
- Creative mindset with a passion for inspired cuisine
- Calm, decisive leadership style
- Red Seal certification (preferred but not required)
- A love of hospitality and community

What We Offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Full Benefits
- Creative input and autonomy
- Supportive ownership team
- Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of an award winning venue
- Work in one of the most scenic restaurant settings in the region

If you’re ready to lead with passion, discipline, and creativity, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your culinary philosophy to:

[email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Greater Napanee)
🏢 The Waterfront River Pub and Terrace
📍 Greater Napanee