Job Opportunities

The renowned Rivermead Golf Club is seeking an experienced Executive Chef (this is a full-time position) to work in a bilingual, unionized environment.

Located in Gatineau, Quebec, just 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Rivermead Golf Club is one of the finest private golf facilities in the region.

The Club features a beautiful and unique clubhouse that offers members and their guests year-round formal and casual dining services, or the opportunity to host a reception, business meeting or lavish wedding banquet.

Applicants for this position must be willing to work flexible hours and be familiar with all kitchen positions. Our company is growing rapidly.

Permanent position with group benefits and insurance, very good salary to be negotiated according to experience.

We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to lead our kitchen staff and to maintain Rivermead standards.

The executive chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members' absence.

You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.
  
  Executive Chef Requirements:
• 2+ years of culinary education.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.
• Must speak French fluently
  
  Benefits :
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Supplementary Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Compensatory Leave
• Flexible working hours (reduce hours off season)
• Employment type : Full time, Permanent
  
  Please send your resume to mperron@rivermeadgolf.com