Executive Chef

Inn on the Twenty is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.

Job Title:

Executive Chef

Location:

3845 Main Street, Jordan Station
Property:
Inn on the Twenty
This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Manages, coordinates, prepares and administers all activities associated with the presentation of superior food consistent with a fine dining establishment in a professional, efficient and timely manner.

• Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
• Accountable to Owner, Team Members and Guests
• Performs monthly inventory of all food, administrative management functions related to purchase storage and scheduling of food orders for the restaurant. Ensures that the correct amount of food is ordered to service Restaurant and Lounge, off-site catering and banquets in the hotel
• Performs human resource function related to hiring, promoting, motivating, training and discharging Team Members as required
• Participates and supervises in the cooking and preparation activities for the buffet and the menu service in the Restaurant
• Responsible for the annual budget for the department and to maintain, monitor and forecast costs as required at a senior management level
• Write menus for the restaurant, weddings, special occasions and a-la-carte service
• Expedites suppliers to guarantee food deliveries on time and within budget
• Negotiate in conjunction with the Purchasing Department with suppliers
• Attends and contributes to weekly management meetings

• Supervises/directs approximately 10-35 kitchen staff (fluctuating on a seasonal basis)
• Ensures that staff is trained to work in a safe and conscientious manner at all times
• Filling Duty Manager shifts when required
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our guests’ specific preferences
• All other duties as assigned

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Good basic understanding of budgetary and accounting concepts as required

• Ten (10) years plus progressive cooking experience in a fine dining establishment
• Red Seal Certification
• Executive Chef papers from a recognized Institution beneficial but not a requirement
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Computer skills an asset
• Previous up‑selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

• Good interpersonal skills combined with good communication skills
• Ability to motivate and effectively coach team members
• Must be team-spirited
• Artistic talent combined with a flair for superior presentation of meals
• Must be patient and assertive
• Must be very flexible and adaptable, capable of working with a multitude of distractions
• Capable of working with extremely high volumes of food and supplies and an excellent judgment of how much food is required
• Must be able to adapt to shortages of food and staff and use problem‑solving techniques at all times
• Confidence in selling and up‑selling products and services
• Positive sales‑oriented personality
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

• Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs
• Bending, carrying and standing for extended periods of time
• Working in extreme temperatures of very hot in summer and very cold in winter in the kitchen
• Constant interruptions from the noise of a busy kitchen
• Stress associated with being responsible for large superior dining facility as a cost and revenue center
• Long hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.