Executive Chef – Picture Butte

Job summary

Lead the culinary team and shape the restaurant’s culinary direction by developing innovative menus and overseeing food production, quality, presentation, and service timelines. Manage kitchen operations and costs, train and direct staff, collaborate on special-event menus, and ensure safety, sanitation, and policy compliance.

Job details

Position Overview We are seeking an exceptionally talented and creative Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. As the culinary visionary, you will be responsible for shaping our restaurant’s culinary direction, creating innovative menus, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Your leadership, passion for gastronomy, and dedication to excellence will be instrumental in delivering extraordinary dining experiences to our valued guests. ‍ Job Type: Full-time ‍ Locations: Picture Butte, Alberta ‍ Responsibilities Develop innovative recipes and menu items in line with brand standards and regional tastes. Manage food costs, inventory, scheduling, payroll, ordering, and receiving procedures. Collaborate with guests for special occasions’ menu planning. Supervise food production, presentation, and adherence to restaurant standards. Provide training, mentorship, and direction to kitchen staff. Set production goals and expectations for kitchen staff. Ensure quality and timelines are consistently met in all kitchen stations. Maintain safety, sanitation, and policy compliance. Oversee personnel policies and administer corrective action when needed. Support kitchen staff and maintain professionalism. ‍ Requirements Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum 10 years of high-production kitchen experience; Executive Chef experience preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Fluent in English. Skilled in International cuisine. Red Seal or equivalent certification required. Valid Food Safety Certification Authorized to work in Canada. ‍ Traits Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient in general computer operations (Microsoft Office Suite). Passionate and creative in the culinary field. Highly organized with attention to detail and time management. Leads by example with a positive attitude, hygiene, and professionalism. Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays. Discreet, handles confidential information securely. ‍Salary: Negotiable based on experience. ‍ Schedule: 8-hour shifts, day, evening, and weekends. ‍ Benefits: We offer a competitive wage, gratuity incentives, employee discounts, and the opportunity for advancement. ‍ Join our team at Cattlemen’s Chophouse and be a part of delivering unparalleled dining experiences to our valued guests. If you have a passion for hospitality and meet the requirements, we invite you to apply and become a crucial part of our dynamic team. By applying, you consent to the collection, use, and necessary disclosure of your personal information. ‍ Note: While we appreciate all applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

What you’ll do

Lead the culinary team and shape the restaurant’s culinary direction by developing innovative menus and overseeing food production, quality, presentation, and service timelines. Manage kitchen operations and costs, train and direct staff, collaborate on special-event menus, and ensure safety, sanitation, and policy compliance.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 10 years of high-production kitchen experience, and a Red Seal or equivalent certification; Executive Chef experience is preferred. Candidates must have valid food safety certification, authorization to work in Canada, fluency in English, strong communication skills, and international cuisine expertise.

Benefits

• Gratuity Incentives
• Employee Discounts
• Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu Development
• International Cuisine
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Staff Scheduling
• Payroll Administration
• Ordering and Receiving
• Food Production
• Food Presentation
• Kitchen Staff Training
• Team Leadership
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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