Head Chef - JOEY Uptown

JOEY Restaurants is a renowned and iconic multi-concept restaurant group that has been family-owned and operated since 1992. With over 50 locations throughout Canada and the United States, JOEY has established itself as a leader in the dining industry by delivering ultimate dining experiences that blend handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings. These menu items are crafted by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. The company emphasizes a culture of People Development, focusing on training, educating, and empowering its team members to ensure exceptional performance and career growth. JOEY Restaurants prides itself on an inclusive, warm, and creative workplace where people are the key to their success, attributing their achievements to outstanding team-oriented and performance-driven partners.

The Head Chef role at JOEY Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of a multi-million-dollar restaurant and be a pivotal part of the team. This leadership position involves managing culinary operations to deliver memorable, consistent, and iconic experiences for guests. The Head Chef is responsible for guiding their team through food preparation, ensuring high-quality product standards, and maintaining a pristine and safe kitchen environment. They play an essential role in managing labor budgets, food costs, and in-store budgets to optimize restaurant profitability. Additionally, as a mentor and coach, the Head Chef inspires continuous learning, growth, and development among team members, fostering a motivated and high-performing kitchen staff.

Day-to-day responsibilities of the Head Chef include coordinating ingredient and food product preparation, executing menu items promptly using various cooking techniques such as grilling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and more. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in prep and cooking areas and ensuring refrigeration and storage are well organized and maintained. The Head Chef also has recruitment responsibilities, shaping a positive candidate experience and ensuring the selection and retention of quality team members. They support partner training to uphold JOEY's culinary standards and communicate daily objectives and feedback to their team. The position demands adherence to all food service and handling safety protocols and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Overall, the Head Chef embodies genuine warmth, care, integrity, professionalism, and a passion for hospitality to create a world-class experience for every guest. This position is full-time and offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, career development opportunities, and paid vacation among others.