Operating in the hospitality and restaurant industry for nearly 50 years, Gray Collection is an award-winning group of authentically local hotels and restaurants that offer travelers from around the world the experience of friendly luxury. Among our establishments are Maggie Oakes, Jacopo, Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Pincette, Bevo Bar+Pizzeria, Restaurant Gaspar, Terrasse le Perché, Terrasse William Gray, and Terrasse sur l’Auberge. The Head Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations at Bistro Cocotte, ensuring an exceptional dining experience through high-quality food, creativity, and operational excellence. This role oversees menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality, cost control, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety standards. The Head Chef inspires and mentors the kitchen team while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance work workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations.
- Develop seasonal menus and innovative culinary offerings aligned with Bistro Cocotte's concept.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members.
- Oversee food and labor costs to meet financial objectives.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace health regulations.
- Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and culinary innovation.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant.




- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Solid understanding of food costing, budgeting, and inventory management.
- Passion for hospitality, culinary excellence, and guest satisfaction.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

BENEFITS:

- Group insurance plan with telemedecine
- Group RRSP and DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
- 50% employee discount at all of our establishments for the employee and up to 3 guests
- Discounts with our business partners (transportation, wellness, leisure)
- Company culture that values employees
- Employee recognition events
- Growing company with opportunities for career development and personal growth We thank you for your interest. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
- In this document, we have made an effort to use neutral language suitable for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, certain terms, job titles, and sentence structures may require us to use the masculine form as a neutral gender. We wish to inform you of this. As we prioritize an inclusive work environment, we welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.
- Knowledge of English (spoken) is required for this position due to the frequent and necessary interactions with an English-speaking and international clientele in a tourism environment and in close collaboration with several partner hotels. The incumbent must independently welcome, inform, and assist guests. Communication in English is essential to the performance of the duties, the quality of service provided, and, where applicable, safety requirements, and cannot reasonably be delegated to another employee.

📌 Head chef (Ottawa)
🏢 Gray Collection
📍 Ottawa