We’re Hiring a Head Chef
Position: Head Chef
Type: Full Time, Salary
Compensation: $65K – $75K Annually
Perks: Health & Dental Benefits, Healthcare Spending Account, Employee beer/apparel budget & discounts
Hours of Work: Varies based on business needs – days, evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call
Reports To: General Manager
Left Field Brewery is a small, community-minded business with a mission to create joy through beer. We also happen to love baseball, a theme that is interwoven through all facets of our brand.
Left Field Brewery Liberty Village is a 300 seat, two storey, brewery, tap room and kitchen emphasizing high quality craft beer, food and brand experiences. It’s a space to connect over a beer and to catch the game while cheering on the home team. We are in search of a Head Chef to continue evolving and growing our food program. and leading the team at our Liberty Village location.
Left Field Brewery believes that building a team that represents a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences helps us challenge the expected, and be the best possible community member that we can be. We value equal opportunity, and work to build an inclusive workplace where our differences are nurtured and valued. We invite candidate applications from all backgrounds, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. Accessibility accommodations during the application process are available, just let us know in your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Summary
The Head Chef oversees all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations, strategy and execution and works closely with the General Manager to ensure the ongoing success of the business. They will develop weekly menu specials to support beer launches and/or special events and will oversee our Pop-Up and concession stand food programs outside of the restaurant.
The successful candidate must possess a passion for the culinary arts, baseball and craft beer! They are ambitious and creative in their menu development processes. They are also a great team player and show a strong sense of support and camaraderie while engaging with Left Field Brewery team members. They are responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food, while upholding Left Field Brewery’s brand and core values.
Responsibilities
– Leads the team with enthusiasm, energy and demonstrates a genuine positive demeanor throughout shifts while motivating and leading the team
– Ensures every guest receives the desired Left Field Brewery brand and food experience and leaves eager to both return and to recommend the brand and establishment to others
– Manages and oversees all food operations, with hands-on presence on the cooking line throughout key service periods
– Develops and maintains accountability for standard operating procedures
– People progression and development training
– Ongoing core menu development and presentation including recipe methods, product sourcing, costing, training and implementation
– Works with management to ensure a working environment that is safe (both physically and psychologically), inclusive and collaborative with team members at all levels, promoting a culture of positivity and development from within
– Inventory management conducted through regular food inventory tracking and cost reporting
– Fiscal reporting; budget creation, food sales forecasting, labour, and inventory cost management
– Cross business collaboration: works with other Left Field Brewery management team (Brewing, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Retail and Events) to support overall needs of the business
Competencies
– Passion for and knowledgeable about craft beer, food and brand experiences
– Proactive Planning : manages and maintains appropriate inventory levels for food and operational supplies
– Genuine Passion : real desire to create special dining experiences for guests. Encouraging and teaching a passion for all things culinary while keeping artistic flair and creativity alive
– Time management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the guest service needs
– Communication: provides clear, open, and consistent communication with management and team members. Actively listens, invites and receives feedback.
– Problem solving: Responsive, calm, positive, creative and flexible to ensure operations continue to run smoothly in the face of the unexpected
– Consistency: Approachable by both employees and management. Actions and reactions are consistent to create a safe, respectful, trusting and comfortable environment for employees and guests.
– Business awareness: Knows how to read a P&L and understands what contributes to each section. Understands how to impact the costs and manage expenses.
– Experienced people leader with a demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire and coach a team toward success. Leads by example.
– Self-starter and independently motivated to achieve results. Highly accountable.
– Thorough and detail oriented, is proactive and anticipates needs of the team and business
– Professionally and personally aligned with the company’s core values
Education and Experience
– Minimum 5 years commercial kitchen experience
– Minimum 2 years at a management level
– Culinary Diploma is considered an asset but not required
– Experience in a high-volume events-driven space preferred
– Experience in a restaurant and brewery operation is an asset
– Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: POS, inventory software, Google Drive (and associated programs like Google Docs, Slides and Sheets)
– Food Safety Certificate and W.H.M.I.S.
– Must be able to move items weighing 40lbs from ground level to hand carts, countertops and up/down staircases
– Must be able to stoop and bend
– Must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time to continuously perform essential job functions
– Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
Core Values
The successful candidate will demonstrate personal and professional alignment through proven examples, to our core values.
Integrity – setting out to do the right thing in every situation by upholding strong moral and ethical principles.
Quality – striving to be the best at what they do by sweating the small stuff.
Innovation – Continuous improvement by embracing change and striving to learn and develop
Teamwork – Respecting, helping, and looking-out for others. Sharing feedback, ideas and knowledge openly.
Community – Beer is for everybody. Using beer as a tool to build community and to support those in need.
Safety – Insisting on the responsible production of and enjoyment of beer
Work Ethic – Hustling. We are highly focused, organized, self-motivated professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Positivity – Showing-up with an optimistic outlook and work to find the best in every situation. Assuming the best in and uplifting each other.
Fun – Celebrating our successes and enjoying the fruits of our labour. Going out of our way to show our customers an exceptional time.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]