Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team. By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited. Manages, coordinates, prepares and administers all activities associated with the presentation of superior food consistent with a fine dining establishment in a professional, efficient and timely manner.

Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given chance Performs monthly inventory of all food, administrative management functions related to purchase storage and scheduling of food orders for the restaurant. Ensures that the correct amount of food is ordered to service Restaurant and Lounge, off-site catering and banquets in the hotel Performs human resource function related to hiring, promoting, motivating, training and discharging Team Members as required Participates and supervises in the cooking and preparation activities for the buffet and the menu service in the Restaurant Responsible for the annual budget for the department and to maintain, monitor and forecast costs as required at a senior management level Write menus for the restaurant, weddings, special occasions and a-la-carte service Expedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budget Supervises/directs approximately 30-50 kitchen staff (fluctuating on a seasonal basis)



Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements: Red Seal ~ Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate ~ Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset Personal Attributes: Must be very flexible and adaptable, capable of working with a multitude of distractions Capable of working with extremely high volumes of food and supplies and an excellent judgement of how much food is required Must be able to adapt to shortages of food and staff and use problem solving techniques at all times Working in extreme temperatures of very hot in summer and very cold in winter in the kitchen Constant interruptions from the noise of a busy kitchen Stress associated with being responsible for large superior dining facility as a cost and revenue center Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. #

📌 CHEF DE CUISINE (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
🏢 Vintage Hotels
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake