Company Description JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka is a year-round luxury resort set on a granite bluff overlooking Lake Rosseau, offering spectacular lake views, dramatic sunrises, and sunsets. Located in the Muskoka Lakes region, the resort is surrounded by sparkling lakes, fresh air, and abundant wildlife. The area has been a renowned destination for more than a century, attracting visitors who seek a closer connection to nature.

Team members at the resort work in an environment that blends upscale hospitality with the natural beauty of Muskoka, serving guests who value both comfort and outdoor experiences.

Role Description The Executive Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Minett, ON, overseeing all culinary operations at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka. This role is responsible for menu planning and development, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining consistent presentation across all dining outlets and banquets.

The Executive

Chef leads, trains, and schedules kitchen team members, managing performance and fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment. Daily tasks include cost control, inventory management, ordering, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

The Executive





Chef also collaborates with leadership to create seasonal offerings, support special events, and enhance the guest dining experience aligned with the resort’s luxury brand.

Qualifications

- Strong culinary expertise, including advanced cooking techniques, menu development, and plating skills.
- Proven kitchen leadership capabilities, with experience supervising culinary teams and mentoring staff.
- Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and kitchen health and safety practices.
- Experience with cost control, budgeting, inventory management, and vendor relations.
- Ability to design and execute menus for restaurants, banquets, and special events.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a high-volume, luxury resort setting.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with front-of-house and management teams.
- Formal culinary education or Red Seal certification, and prior experience as an Executive Chef or senior sous chef in upscale or resort environments.
- Flexibility to work wide-ranging hours, including weekends and holidays, and capacity to thrive in an on-site, nature-oriented destination.

📌 Executive Chef (Minett)
🏢 JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka
📍 Minett