Step into a leadership role that blends your culinary passion with operational excellence! Sorrentino's Restaurant Group is looking for a Head Chef to join our team.

Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group is a well-known Italian restaurant group, recognized for its diverse culinary offerings, private event planning, and a long-standing reputation for quality. Our locations are a great place for guests to enjoy elevated Italian cuisine and relax with friends and family. We are constantly seeking ambitious individuals who want to grow with our company as we continue to expand.

Description

Our Head Chef leads the kitchen and oversees all aspects of food preparation, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency. This role involves menu execution, staff training, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The Chef plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing food costs and labour efficiencies.

The Head Chef will maintain a strong presence in the kitchen, ensuring the company’s culinary vision and standards are upheld while fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

- Ensure smooth, efficient daily kitchen operations by overseeing food preparation and execution.
- Implement and enforce all standard operating procedures related to food preparation, cleanliness and equipment use.
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring all team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their role.
- Develop and enforce kitchen schedules, ensuring labour efficiency while meeting business demands.
- Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, respect and professionalism.
- Oversee and approve food orders, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and meeting cost percentage targets.
- Ensure that every menu item is consistently prepared, cooked,



and presented according to company standards and to the specs in the Recipe Binder.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the Corporate Chef for menu enhancements and adjustments.
- Maintain strong, positive relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality products at pricing negotiated by the Corporate Chef.
- Analyze product pricing, monitor cost fluctuations, and alert the Corporate Chef of any discrepancies.
- Ensure effective execution of takeout and delivery programs, maintaining high food quality standards for off-premises dining.
- Work closely with the General Manager and Corporate Chef to align kitchen operations with overall business goals.
- Regularly review and assess kitchen efficiency, menu performance, and staff productivity to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- A minimum of 3-5 years of professional cooking experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in Italian & Mediterranean cuisine preferred.
- Fluent in English.
- Food Safety Management and First Aid certificate required.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- A genuine passion for the restaurant industry and providing excellent customer service.

Why work for Sorrentino's Restaurant Group

- Work with a family-owned business that values its people and community.
- Opportunity to grow within a agile and expanding company.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work with some of Edmonton's most beloved restaurant brands.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted to proceed with the next steps in the interview process.

Thank you for your interest, and good luck!

Perks:

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Experience:

- Supervisory: 2 years (required)
- Professional Cooking: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Canada)
🏢 Sorrentino's Restaurant Group
📍 Canada