Head Chef

Job summary

The Head Chef leads the kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, staff coaching, and collaborating with front-of-house leadership.

Job details

Company Description Creative Restaurants Group (CRG) is an independent collection of distinguished restaurants and bars focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences that create lasting memories. Rooted in the culinary scenes of Calgary and the Canadian Rockies, CRG offers diverse concepts, each with a distinct ambiance and menu that celebrates fine dining and creative cuisine. From authentic Italian at Bonterra Trattoria to innovative offerings at Posto Pizzeria & Bar, the group serves a wide range of tastes and occasions. CRG is committed to award-winning cuisine, warm hospitality, and sourcing quality ingredients, while also investing in the growth and development of its team members. Team members join a culture that values both guest satisfaction and contribution to the local community. Role Description The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, responsible for leading the kitchen team and ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role oversees menu development, daily production, and service, including planning, costing, and execution of dishes that reflect the restaurant’s concept and CRG’s culinary standards. The Head Chef manages ordering, inventory, and relationships with suppliers, ensuring efficient use of ingredients and adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations. Day-to-day responsibilities include training, scheduling, and coaching kitchen staff, maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment, and collaborating with front-of-house leadership to deliver an excellent guest experience. The role also involves monitoring kitchen performance, controlling costs, and contributing ideas to seasonal menus, specials, and culinary events. Qualifications Strong culinary expertise, including advanced cooking techniques, menu development, and plating skills. Proven kitchen leadership experience, including team supervision, training, and performance management. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance in a professional kitchen environment. Experience with inventory management, ordering, cost control, and budgeting in a restaurant setting. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and consistency. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both kitchen and front-of-house teams. Formal culinary education or equivalent professional experience in fine dining or upscale casual restaurants. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations. Commitment to mentoring team members and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safety-focused workplace. Experience with Italian or contemporary cuisine and familiarity with Calgary’s dining scene is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Head Chef leads the kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. Responsibilities include menu development, inventory management, staff coaching, and collaborating with front-of-house leadership.

Requirements

Candidates need strong culinary expertise and proven leadership experience in a professional kitchen environment. Formal culinary education or equivalent professional experience in fine dining or upscale casual settings is required.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Culinary Expertise
• Menu Development
• Kitchen Leadership
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Budgeting
• Plating Skills
• Team Supervision
• Performance Management
• Staff Training
• Collaboration
• Sanitation Standards
• Italian Cuisine
• Contemporary Cuisine
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership