An Extraordinary Opportunity Awaits - V!VA Leaside Opens in 2026!Would you like to fill your time with meaningful, fulfilling work for Seniors?Join the exclusive launch team at V!VA Leaside - Toronto's premier luxury retirement residenceCraft a truly exceptional lifestyle experience from the ground up in one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhoodsJoin a company that believes in Making Today Great!Be a part of a distinguished founding team curating an exceptional lifestyle experience for our Community Members from day oneSurround yourself with excellence, compassion, and innovation - and discover why we are Happier Here™!Enjoy market-competitive salary, health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay, and more!You.You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You’re an energetic, motivated leader who inspires others to deliver the highest standards of performance, hospitality, and customer service. You thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment and bring creativity, innovation, and strong people leadership to everything you do. If service, excellence, and making a real difference in people’s lives are important to you — we’d love to hear from you.Us.What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission -Making Today Great!The CareerAs theExecutive Chef, you will assume full responsibility for kitchen operations — overseeing your culinary team and directing the preparation of all meals within the Community. Reporting to the Community Director,



you will be empowered to manage all aspects of the kitchen while continuously improving the dining experience, quality standards, and team environment.You will play a key role in delivering theV!VAlicious Programand ensuring meals are delicious, nutritious, and consistently exceptional for our Community Members.Key ResponsibilitiesCommit to and implement the key components of the V!VAlicious programSelect and develop recipes to attract and satisfy potential and existing Community MembersManage kitchen within budget allowance for both expense and labour; actively participate inthe annual budget process and reconcile monthly explaining all variancesCreate 5 week menu plans that incorporate the Canada’s Food GuideWork closely with the Culinary Services Manager to deliver superior service to the Community MembersAssist in Team Member supervision, optimizing individual and team performance through effective leadership, mentoring, and directionActively participate in the Orange Dot Program by living the V!VA values and acknowledging others for doing the sameEstablish food presentation techniques and quality standardsStandardize production of recipes to ensure consistent quality; also adjust or adapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs, whenever possibleAdhere to all proper handling, labeling, and storage protocols for all foodsProperly maintain documentation of all temperature charts and recordsEnsure proper equipment maintenance and operations; andMaintain impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work,



health and safety standardsQualifications3-5 years of Kitchen/Culinary Management experiencePreferred experience in the Health Field or Retirement Home IndustryPre‑opening experience supporting building and operational readiness is considered an assetRed Seal Certification requiredKitchen management and protocols experience a definite assetMust have experience with operating multiple kitchens/serveriesPrevious experience with control food cost, menu development, and development of culinary team requiredMust be innovative and creative in menu ideas for adult populationStrong customer orientation to older adultsAbility to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficientlyMust possess solid leadership and communication skillsPositive attitude, enthusiasm and energyAble to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periodsAble to lift a maximum of 50 lbsAbility to work flexible hours and some weekendsWhy Join V!VA Leaside?This is more than a job — it’s a career-defining opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning.If you're passionate about culinary excellence, inspiring teams, leadership, and creating memorable dining experiences for seniors, apply today and experience why we areHappier Here™!V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Successful applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well‑being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires that all new Team Members are vaccinated for COVID‑19.Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID‑19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.Additional InformationAnnual Salary: $68 - $74KWe use AI tools in screening applicationsVacancy Status: New Role#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Chef - C$68,000 - C$74,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 V!VA Retirement Communities
📍 Winnipeg