The Event Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations for events, ensuring the flawless execution of culinary offerings that reflect Cambridge Mill's high standards. They ensure the preparation, quality, and timely delivery of exceptional dishes, while maintaining a well-organized and clean kitchen environment. The Event Chef plays a pivotal role in creating memorable dining experiences and ensuring the overall success of each event.

What makes you the perfect candidate:

- You enjoy working among positive and passionate individuals – we are a happy, hardworking team!
- You love working in a fast-paced environment.
- You are an experienced professional in the industry with a keen eye for detail, hands-on leadership, and a deep understanding of guest expectations. You thrive in both day-to-day operations and menu development.
- You have experience managing a team and are able to coordinate the activities of direct reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Oversee and direct day-to-day event kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, productive staffing, and operational follow-up.
- Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to event department recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards, maintaining quality and consistency throughout preparation and service.
- Coordinate with Event Management and Front of House team to assure that food production and quality consistently exceeds the expectations of our guests.
- Oversee multiple events to ensuring exceptional guest experiences, accommodating special requests, dietary restrictions, and allergies, while managing guest service recovery and follow-up to ensure satisfaction.
- Participate in product ordering, inventory management, and asset care,



maintaining awareness of product freshness and inventory levels.
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, provincial, and municipal regulations related to health, safety, and labor requirements, ensuring departmental cleanliness and meeting health department standards.
- Monitor and evaluate team member performance, providing regular feedback and performance management conversations, documentation or terminations when needed.
- Create weekly schedules that balance labor budgets with team member requests, ensuring efficient staffing levels.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and one-on-one meetings with team members and culinary leaders to provide feedback, support their growth, and communicate key updates.
- Control labor and operating expenses through planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
- Oversee payroll, budgeting, and P&L; approval to maximize profitability.
- Implement creative cost control and revenue generation solutions.
- Identify and address areas of concern, ensuring financial acumen and guest focus.
- Ensure accurate reporting and schedule oversight to maintain operational efficiency.
- Manage BOH COGS, labor, and food cost control.
- Conduct inventory audits and submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Advantages to being part of the Cambridge Mill Team!

- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants,



hotels and spas)
- Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
- Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
- A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!

Compensation: Compensation for this role is estimated at $88,000/year, which includes a base wage of $75,000 plus direct tips from guests. Tip amounts are paid directly by guests and are expected to average approximately $13,000 annually, though actual amounts will vary depending on factors such as guest volume and seasonality. While tips are not guaranteed, they can be a meaningful part of overall earnings in this position.

Vacancy Status Disclosure: This job posting is related to an existing vacancy.

Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Cambridge Mill, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $88,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location (ETT: Bardo, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

Experience:
- Event Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Event Chef | Cambridge Mill
🏢 Pearle Hospitality
📍 Cambridge