Chef Designate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Chef Designate to support our culinary leadership team and prepare for future growth into a Chef role. This position is ideal for a strong culinary leader who is ready to take the next step in their career while developing the skills needed to lead kitchen operations, build high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

As Chef Designate, you will work closely with the Chef and restaurant leadership team to support daily culinary operations, uphold food quality standards, coach team members, and contribute to the overall profitability and culture of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the Chef in leading daily culinary operations at a high level
• Help train, coach, and develop culinary team members
• Role model positive culture, hospitality, urgency, and professionalism
• Support scheduling, station execution, prep standards, and shift leadership
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency
• Assist with inventory, ordering, food cost controls, labour awareness, and waste reduction
• Identify high-potential team members and support their growth
• Step into leadership responsibilities as needed and prepare for future Chef opportunities

Key Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and execution
• Developing business sense around food cost, labour, inventory, and scheduling
• Passion for coaching, training, and building strong teams
• Positive, energetic, ambitious, and solution-focused
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example
• Desire to grow into a Chef or senior culinary leadership role

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Build the leadership skills required to become a Chef
• Learn directly from experienced culinary and senior restaurant leaders
• Grow your career in a rapidly expanding company
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Explore opportunities to support new restaurant openings across Canada and the USA

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.

Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.

Northland Restaurant Group uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. Northland Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Northland Restaurant Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email hr_restaurants@northland.ca. Northland Restaurant Group takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.