Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 AnnuallyVintage 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.***Please note: 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.Position Summary: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.Duties and Responsibilities:Primary ResponsibilitiesProviding personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunityAccountable to Owner, Team Members and GuestsPerforms 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 hotelPerforms human resource function related to hiring, promoting, motivating, training and discharging Team Members as requiredParticipates and supervises in the cooking and preparation activities for the buffet and the menu service in the RestaurantResponsible for the annual budget for the department and to maintain, monitor and forecast costs as required at a senior management levelWrite menus for the restaurant, weddings,



special occasions and a-la-carte serviceExpedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budgetNegotiate in conjunction with the Purchasing Department with suppliersDevelop ADACO codes with the BuyerAttends and contributes to weekly management meetingsSecondary ResponsibilitiesSupervises/directs approximately 30-50 kitchen staff (fluctuating on a seasonal basis)Ensures that staff is trained to work in a safe and conscientious manner at all timesHaving a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties' products and servicesSuggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests' specific preferencesAll other duties as assignedTechnical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements:Excellent organizational skills and time management skillsExcellent manual dexterity and fine motor skillsGood communication skills both oral and writtenGood basic understanding of budgetary and accounting concepts as requiredProfessional Requirements:7-10 years plus, progressive cooking experience in a fine dining atmosphereRed SealCurrent Safe Food Handler's CertificatePrevious up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an assetPersonal Attributes:Good interpersonal skills combined with good communication skillsMust be team-spiritedAbility to motivate and effectively coach team membersArtistic talent combined with a flair for superior presentation of mealsMust be patient and assertiveMust be very flexible and adaptable,



capable of working with a multitude of distractionsCapable of working with extremely high volumes of food and supplies and an excellent judgement of how much food is requiredMust be able to adapt to shortages of food and staff and use problem solving techniques at all timesConfidence in selling and up-selling products and servicesPositive sales-oriented personalityDesire to meet goalsEthical and honestPhysical Requirements:Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs., bending and carryingStanding for extended periods of timeWorking in extreme temperatures of very hot in summer and very cold in winter in the kitchenConstant interruptions from the noise of a busy kitchenStress associated with being responsible for large superior dining facility as a cost and revenue centerLong hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentLais 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. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.We are an equal prospect 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.

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