Stage Right Brasserie / The Boxing Club

EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF

Location: Truro, Nova Scotia | Type: Full-Time | Opening Timeline: March 2027

Are you a creative culinary leader who balances high standards with a supportive leadership style?

Stage Right Brasserie / The Boxing Club is preparing for an exciting new grand opening in March 2027. Located in the heart of downtown Truro, we are establishing a lively, large-scale restaurant and entertainment venue that pairs exceptional dining with an inviting atmosphere. We are seeking an approachable, hard-working, and highly creative Executive Head Chef to spearhead our culinary operations and build a thriving kitchen culture from the ground up.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As our Executive Head Chef, you will be the driving creative force in the kitchen and a foundational leader for our entire back-of-house team. You will design and execute an exciting brasserie menu while fostering an environment rooted in mutual respect, mentorship, and professional growth. This role requires someone who can seamlessly manage the intense pace of a high-volume restaurant while remaining a calm, collaborative anchor for their staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Culinary Leadership & Innovation: Develop, test, and execute high-quality, creative menus that align with the brasserie concept; ensure consistent presentation and exceptional flavour profiles across a large-scale operation.

- Team Training & Mentorship: Respectfully train, manage, and inspire a diverse back-of-house team,



establishing clear performance standards while maintaining an organized and encouraging kitchen environment.

- Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless food preparation and service delivery during busy, high-volume periods.

- Financial & Administrative Management: Manage the culinary budget, including exact food costing, inventory control, and strategic staff scheduling to optimize labor metrics without compromising service quality.

- Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation, ensuring full compliance with all local health regulations.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS & ASSETS

- Proven experience successfully managing and leading a kitchen team.

- A strong background working within busy, large-scale, or high-volume restaurant environments.

- A solid foundational understanding of kitchen administrative duties, including food costing, inventory management, budgeting, and staff scheduling.

- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver constructive feedback respectfully and build strong, collaborative relationships.

- A passionate, creative approach to food, paired with the gritty work ethic required to successfully launch a new restaurant opening.

WHAT WE OFFER

- The unique opportunity to shape the culinary identity of Truro’s newest premier dining destination.

- A collaborative, professional ownership group committed to building a positive, sustainable hospitality workspace.

- Competitive compensation package tailored to experience including pension and benefits.

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Head Chef (Truro)
🏢 Stage Right Brasserie
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