We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef who wants more than a job. Someone who wants to take ownership of a kitchen and build something great.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day success of our kitchen, from hiring and training your team to creating menus, pricing dishes, managing food costs, and maintaining quality.

Think of the kitchen as your business to run, with the support of ownership and the responsibility to continue building toward the owners’ vision for the Breadalbane Inn and its restaurants.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Your Team

Hire, train, schedule, lead, and develop a strong kitchen team.

The Food

Create and evolve menus, specials, recipes, and dishes that reflect our restaurants and our commitment to quality.

The Numbers

Manage food costs, labour, purchasing, portions, waste, and menu pricing to keep the kitchen profitable.

The Kitchen

Own the daily operation, organization, prep, service, standards, cleanliness, and overall performance.

The Systems

Build effective recipes, prep systems, ordering procedures, training programs, and kitchen standards.

The Experience

Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets a high standard and delivers the experience our guests expect.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Experience hiring, training, and developing kitchen teams
- Confident with food costing, menu pricing,



ordering, and labour management
- Creative and passionate about food
- Organized and systems-minded
- Comfortable leading a busy kitchen while also thinking about the bigger picture
- Someone who takes pride and ownership in their work
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards
- Culinary education or equivalent experience is an asset

THE RIGHT PERSON WILL... Take ownership.

You won’t be micromanaged. We want you to make decisions, solve problems, lead your team, and continuously improve the operation.

Think like a business owner.

The kitchen needs to be creative, efficient, well-run, and profitable.

Build the vision.

You’ll have room to bring your own ideas and creativity, while working closely with ownership to continue developing the culinary direction and overall vision of the Breadalbane Inn.

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY

If you’re an experienced chef who is ready to lead a team, create great food, run a successful kitchen, and leave your mark on an established hospitality business, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Take ownership. Build something great.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Perks

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Fergus)
🏢 The Breadalbane Inn
📍 Fergus