HEAD CHEF

Orangeville, Ontario | Full-Time | 44–48 Hours/Week

A Great Opportunity for a Culinary Leader

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join a warm, rustic and inviting dining establishment in Orangeville, Ontario.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who loves great food, fresh ingredients, scratch cooking and building a strong kitchen team. Our culinary philosophy focuses on quality, consistency and using locally sourced products whenever possible.

If you are a hands-on chef who enjoys leading a team, developing menus and taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall operation and success of the kitchen, including:

- Lead, train, coach and motivate the kitchen team.
- Oversee daily food preparation, service and kitchen operations.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, flavour, presentation and consistency.
- Develop seasonal menus, features and specials.
- Incorporate locally sourced and high-quality ingredients into the menu.
- Create and maintain standardized recipes and portion specifications.
- Manage food costs, labour, inventory and waste.
- Order food and kitchen supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Build strong relationships with local suppliers and vendors.
- Ensure proper food receiving, storage, rotation and handling.
- Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness, organization and sanitation.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health and workplace safety requirements.
- Schedule and manage kitchen staff according to business levels.
- Train new employees and continually develop existing team members.
- Work closely with front-of-house management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.




- Maintain a positive, professional and respectful kitchen culture.
- Lead by example during busy service periods.
- Ensure opening, closing and cleaning procedures are consistently followed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader.
- Strong culinary and menu-development skills.
- Experience leading, training and developing a kitchen team.
- Knowledge of food costing, inventory control and portion management.
- A strong understanding of restaurant operations and kitchen systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A passion for quality ingredients and scratch cooking.
- Experience working with seasonal and locally sourced products.
- A strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
- The ability to remain calm, organized and hands-on during busy services.
- A professional, positive and team-oriented leadership style.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation
Competitive wages based on experience and current industry standards.

Full-Time Schedule
Approximately 44–48 hours per week, with scheduling based on restaurant operations.

Health & Dental Benefits
Opportunity to access health and dental benefits.

A Great Culinary Environment
Work in a rustic,



warm and inviting restaurant where quality food and hospitality are at the heart of the experience.

Leadership & Growth
Take an active role in developing the menu, kitchen systems and culinary team, with the opportunity to make your mark on the restaurant.

Local Ingredients
Work with quality ingredients and locally sourced products while helping create a menu that reflects the restaurant's personality and community.

WHO YOU ARE

You're more than just a great cook — you're a leader.

You understand that a successful kitchen requires organization, communication, consistency and teamwork. You take pride in developing people, controlling costs and making sure every guest receives the same excellent experience, every time.

You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves and working alongside your team, especially when service gets busy.

READY TO LEAD THE KITCHEN?

If you're an experienced chef looking for a long-term opportunity where you can lead a team, influence the food program and be part of a welcoming restaurant environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Position: Head Chef
Location: Orangeville, Ontario
Job Type: Full time
Hours: 44–48 hours per week
Compensation: Competitive based on experience and industry standards
Benefits: Health & dental benefits opportunity

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orangeville, ON L9W 3J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Cooking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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