Executive Chef - Private Day School Job Richmond Hill area,Ontario Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

SAGE Dining Services® Canada is seeking an experienced Executive Chef at a prestigious private school in Richmond Hill, ON. An Executive Chef leads all kitchen operations, from designing menus and creating recipes to managing staff, controlling inventory, ensuring food quality and safety, and overseeing budgets to maintain profitability and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This senior role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, business acumen, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments to uphold brand standards and guest satisfaction

Our typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional special events requiring weekend or evening availability. This is a management salaried position year-round. Must have a valid driver's license.

Our clients genuinely value what we do, making the experience incredibly rewarding. It’s a challenge, but if you love working with real food, local vendors, and fellow food enthusiasts, you’ve come to the right company!

Position Requirements:

5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef (Red Seal preferred)

Culinary school education and professional training

Ability to complete a tasting test (SAGE recipe dish) if required

Passionate, caring, safety-focused (allergens & HACCP), and approachable in demeanor

Experience in environments such as educational institutions (private/public schools), full-service restaurants (no QSR), contract food service, catering, banquet halls, convention centres, or golf club resorts

Strong client relationship skills; customer service–oriented with the ability to work effectively with students and faculty

Knowledgeable about food culture, trends, and innovative menu development

Experience with scheduling, inventory control, food and labour costing, and overall budget/financial management

Experience completing audits, action plans, summaries, PIPs, performance evaluations, and administrative documentation

Skilled in training, development, recruitment (posting, interviewing, hiring) termination, corrective action, and maintaining/implementing company standards and policies

Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments

High-end service and food quality skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Strong attention to detail and clean working habits (hygiene, presentation, workstation cleanliness)

Team builder with a supportive, hands-on leadership style; able to create a positive and motivating team culture

Knowledge of food allergens, food safety certification & practices (HACCP), WSIB, and Ontario labour laws

Pay Type:

$70,000 Salary

Time Commitment:

Full Time

What you'll get:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Collaborative environment.

Emphasis on training and development.

Opportunities for advancement.

Mission based company with values you trust.

Appreciative community.

Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What you'll do:

Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and develop client relationships.

Hire, mentor, and train Team Members in a positive environment.

Create menus for daily meal service as well as for a variety of catering events.

Implement and maintain HACCP standards

Manage merchandising.

Deliver fabulous catering results every time.

Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.

Deliver budgeted financial results.

Manage ordering and inventory.

Develop strong client and customer relationships.

What you'll need:

Strong leadership abilities.

Demonstrated ability to manage a food service operation in a financially responsible manner.

Outstanding customer service skills and ability to develop client relationships.

Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.

Proven ability to hire, train, evaluate, and manage people.

Minimum five years food service management experience.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills.


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