Executive Chef at Fine Dining Restaurant

Mississauga, Canada
Executive Chef at Fine Dining Restaurant
Company
Culinaria Restaurant & Events
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Job description
Elevate your culinary career as an Executive Chef in a fine dining restaurant. This permanent position emphasizes expertise in Canadian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines while overseeing a dynamic kitchen team. This role requires a dedicated Executive Chef with 2-3 years of experience.

Your responsibilities will include menu planning, food safety, and cooking techniques while training a staff of 5-10 kitchen professionals. The position blends creativity with operational management—ideal for someone passionate about innovative gastronomy. Key Responsibilities:
• Estimate costs of food supplies and labor accurately
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in meal preparation
• Create and develop new menu recipes according to quality standards
• Maintain records of inventory, sales, and food expenses
• Prepare specialty dishes for events and guests Requirements:
• Culinary arts or chef training diploma required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certifications needed
• Strong leadership skills for team management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment Deliver culinary excellence and innovative meal experiences while leading a talented kitchen team.

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As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage is $18.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026, applying to federally regulated employers including some airport restaurants. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. Tips do not count toward minimum wage calculations.
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