Head Chef

Job summary

Lead all daily back-of-house operations and develop seasonal Italian-inspired dishes. Manage kitchen staff, food costs, inventory, and maintain strict safety and sanitation standards.

Job details

Job Description Bar Filo is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the restaurant’s culinary direction. The ideal candidate is passionate about Italian cuisine, knowledgable, committed to consistency and quality, and capable of building a professional, respectful kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities * Lead all daily back-of-house operations and service execution * Develop and refine seasonal, Italian-inspired dishes * Maintain consistent flavour, presentation, portioning, and quality * Create standardized recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures * Manage purchasing, inventory, food costs, labour, and waste * Recruit, schedule, train, and mentor kitchen employees * Maintain excellent sanitation, food-safety, and workplace-safety standards * Work actively on the line and lead calmly during busy services * Collaborate closely with ownership and the front-of-house team Qualifications * At least three years of kitchen leadership experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Sous Chef * Strong knowledge of Italian ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques * Experience with menu development, recipe costing, inventory, and labour management * Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills * Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure * Valid Food Handler Certification * Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required What We Offer * A full-time leadership position * Creative input into menus and kitchen development * A collaborative, independently operated restaurant environment * Competitive compensation based on experience Apply with confidence!

What you’ll do

Lead all daily back-of-house operations and develop seasonal Italian-inspired dishes. Manage kitchen staff, food costs, inventory, and maintain strict safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of kitchen leadership experience and strong knowledge of Italian cooking techniques. Must possess a valid Food Handler Certification and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Creative Input Into Menus • Collaborative Environment • Competitive Compensation

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Italian Cuisine
• Kitchen Leadership
• Menu Development
• Recipe Costing
• Inventory Management
• Labour Management
• Food Safety
• Staff Training
• Purchasing
• Waste Management
• Sanitation Standards
• Operational Execution

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership