First Cook​/Lead Cook

Nestled in the heart of Calgary’s historic Beltline neighborhood of Victoria Park,Vintage Chophouse & Tavern
has been consistently rated one of Calgary’s Best Steakhouses for over 15 years.

Vintage Chophouse and Tavern is currently searching for a strong head cookto join their team. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill set, capabilities and drive to always strive for success. If you have a passion for culinary adventure, knowledge and growth, Vintage Chophouse & Tavern provides a great opportunity to help you succeed. This position will be in a busy location with high volume and demand.

Our guests expect us to deliver great experiences and we aim to please!

Position:
First Cook

Terms of Employment:
Full time availability.

• Lead the Kitchen Line in preparation of steaks, sides and full course meals,
• Train and educate new employees and cooks,
• Ensure high quality on food service and consistency,
• Work with specialized cooking equipment(sous vide, band saw, broiler, steam kettle, etc)
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation,
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications,
• Help in menu development and recipe creation,
• Meet dietary requirements where required and necessary,
• Troubleshoot problems and situations that may arise,
• work with team members to ensure success.

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
  -Extensive knowledge about cooking temperatures, cooking techniques, handling procedures and butchery including how to clean, cut and trim various meats, fish and poultry.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and skills through example.
• Availability must include weekends and late nights.
• Ability to communicate well with back and front of house staff.
• Experience in high volume restaurant required.

We select only the best. Without great people, we would not be here. We want you to be a part of it!

Job Types: Full-time