Pay or shift range: $78,000 CAD to $95,000 CAD
We take care of our people, and that starts with clarity. The salary or hourly range for this role is shared in this posting, and pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.If the role is unionized, compensation follows the current collective agreement. Where applicable, this position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus plan.
Description Lead the culinary experience across every table, service, and event.
At Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, the kitchen is an essential part of the guest experience.We’relooking for an Executive Chef who will lead the full culinary offering with vision, consistency, andrigour, including our fine-dining restaurantNorca, The Jackson Café, in-room dining, and banquets and catering services. This role is ideal for a Chef who thrives in a hotel environment with multiple dining experiences and service points, and who understands that excellence must be just as present in banquets and in-room dining as it is in the restaurant. Through your creativity, organization, operational leadership, and genuine love of food and hospitality, you will guide the brigade, elevate the culinary offering, and help create memorable moments for every guest.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead the hotel’s culinary operation across the restaurant, café, in-room dining, and banquet and catering services
Develop seasonal and innovative menus while continually elevating the culinary offering through performance follow-up and ongoing coaching of the team
Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of banquets, catered functions, andspecial events,



includinglogisticsand client collaboration
Oversee café operations and menu execution, while ensuring consistency across all culinary service points
Ensure in-room dining is delivered with the same level of quality, presentation, timeliness, and care as all other culinary offerings
Recruit, train, coach, and lead the kitchen brigade and stewarding team
Plan schedules andallocatework according to operational needs, business volumes, andlabourobjectives, whilemaintainingproductivity and budget expectations
Oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, storage, and product quality to meet financial expectations and quality standards
Play an active role in the financial performance of the F&B; department byidentifyingopportunities, driving improvements, and contributing to greater profitability
Contribute to the development of marketing initiatives and culinary events that enhance the restaurant’s visibility and overall guest experience
Collaborate closely with front-of-house, hotel operations, sales, and other departments to ensure smooth service, event execution, and strategic alignment
Maintainhigh standardsin hygiene, sanitation, health and safety, and food handlingat all times
WHAT YOU'LL BRING




Significant experiencein an Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership role in a hotel, restaurant, or similar environment
Strong experience managing banquets, catering, and high-volume event execution
Robust knowledge of diverse dining standards across restaurant, café, room service, and event environments
Professional culinarytraining;Red Seal certification is an asset
Strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to develop and mobilize a team
Creativity, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Strong communicationand problem-solving skills
Good knowledge oflabourstandards, health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
Ability to stand forlong periodsand handle the physical demands of the role
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
WHAT WE OFFER
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The annual salary for this role is between $78,000 and $95,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus in accordance with the current bonus plan.
Backfill for an existing position.

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📌 Executive Chef (Quebec City)
🏢 Germain Hotels group
📍 Quebec City