Culinary Manager

Cogir Senior Living

Base: $65,000 - $75,000 annually; bonus: eligible ...
Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques
Leadership to inspire and mentor team members
Time management with ability to multi-task
The role involves recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals to deliver an unparalleled dining experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals to deliver an unparalleled dining experience.
  • Candidates will collaborate with executive leadership to translate culinary visions into actionable plans while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits including medical and dental coverage, and three weeks of vacation per year.

Matching Summary

The role involves recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals to deliver an unparalleled dining experience.

Salary

Base: $65,000 - $75,000 annually; Bonus: Eligible for department manager bonus plan and annual merit increases; Benefits: Flexible benefits plan, RRSP matching, 3 weeks vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques
  • Leadership to inspire and mentor team members
  • Time management with ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail regarding quality and taste
  • Basic financial knowledge for budgeting and cost control

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative thinking to analyze situations
  • Experience working in retirement living settings
  • Willingness to stay updated on culinary trends
  • Ability to build positive relationships with residents
  • Creativity to flourish while maintaining work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Red Seal Certification is an asset
  • Several years of professional chef experience
  • Prior supervisory or leadership role in culinary setting
  • Post-secondary education in culinary management
  • Valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
  • Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent
  • Complete Vulnerable Sector Check required

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