City Cruises Toronto ON, 425-207 Queens Quay W., Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands.

City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems .

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Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand entertainment industries. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California; The Executive Chef is responsible for managing back-of-the-house cruise execution ensuring consistently high levels of creativity, quality, service, sanitation, and passenger satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability.

He/She are responsible for all food production, including menu development, food purchasing, inventory control and recipe development; ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency as it relates to food handling, food quality and food presentations.

The Executive

Chef will develop and monitor a food and labour budget for the department.

The Executive

Chef will promote and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all crew and passengers. Manages back-of-the-house staff, including recruitment, training, coaching/discipline,



and retention Ensures effective execution of each cruise (back-of-the house only) Identifies and deliver skills training needs for all kitchen crew Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to prevent food waste Ensures that all staff consistently follows and adheres to all public health recommendations and requirements thereby maintaining the Company’s strict standards of sanitation Establishes department priorities and execute against them based on long‑term vision and goals Works with Director of Food & Beverage to develop all kitchen budgets according to company guidelines Tracks, analyzes, and reports data related to production as needed Executes other projects as assigned by management Participates in monthly and quarterly inventory verification; Crew Management /HR/Administration: Enhances the City Cruises Toronto name and reputation by delivering quality service and adhering to company policies and procedures Recruits new kitchen staff when necessary to fill vacant positions, in collaboration with the Human Resources department Delivers training of all new kitchen staff regarding safety, security, department procedures, and service guidelines Adheres to Company’s performance management guidelines for all discipline and performance management Provides and direct development/career growth plans for each kitchen crew member Complete performance reviews of all kitchen staff within company’s performance management cycle Monitors and controls all costs associated with the kitchen operation in accordance with budget, including but not limited to, labour and food costs Purchases all food products and cleaning supplies according to established procedures. Maintains food, suppliers and equipment purchasing systems, which ensure maximum quality,



least cost and high reliability Schedules kitchen employees at proper staffing levels to achieve maximum payroll efficiency and within approved labour budget, while mitigating overtime Ensures kitchens are clean and sanitary and is in compliance with all federal, provincial, and local laws, including health & safety, ESA, Human Rights, and service guidelines, and that all crew are familiar with these requirements Other duties as assigned by supervisor or senior leadership Guest Service: Resolves guest service issues, in conjunction with the Manager, Food and Beverage, utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention Culinary School degree or equivalent work experience. 5 or more years of experience of commercial food preparation experience in full-service/banquet, high volume environment is required.

At least 2 years’ kitchen management experience or supervisory capacity, with special consideration given to those who exhibit exemplary performance.

Interprovincial Red Seal

Certification. Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local or provincial government agency. Food Handler’s Certification or HACCP Certification. Strong computer capabilities including MS Office use.

Knowledge of industry standards and Legislative Policies and Procedures. Planning and organizational ability. Genuine desire to provide customer service experiences beyond expectations. Will be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

At times, especially in summer months, temperatures rise causing the work environment to reach very warm temperature levels. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work workplace free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, citizenship, place of origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, receipt of public assistance and record of offences. City Experiences will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity.

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