Job Description

Title:

Chef Tournant

Reports to:

Executive Sous Chef

Job Type:

Full Time, Seasonal

Location:

Inverness, Nova Scotia, B0E 1N0





The Cabot Collection


The Cabot Collection is a luxury developer of exceptional golf destinations. Its portfolio of world-class getaways includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia; Cabot Saint Lucia on the northern tip of Saint Lucia; Cabot Citrus Farms in Central West Florida; Cabot Highlands in Inverness, Scotland; Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia; and Cabot Bordeaux in the southwest of France. Cabot continues to build upon a legacy of excellence in luxury resort and residential offerings across each unique property, where owners and guests have access to a well-rounded suite of destination-specific experiences and an unparalleled quality of service.





Cabot Cape Breton


Situated on over a mile of sandy beach along Cape Breton's coast, Cabot's pioneering destination spans 770 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and the charming town of Inverness. Cabot Cape Breton offers 46 holes of thrilling golf and is renowned as one of Canada's top resort experiences. Home to two World Top 100 courses--Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, ranked nos. 39 and 10 respectively by Golf Digest--it also features a 10-hole short course, 72 award-winning rooms at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale villas, 30 luxury homes, exquisite dining across three restaurants, and a variety of off-course activities. Conde Nast Traveler ranked Cabot Cape Breton no. 4 in its 2024 readers' choice awards for top Canadian resorts.





If you join our team, you will live our values:



Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, Warmth





Position Overview


As Chef Tournant, you will oversee daily culinary operations in the kitchens of one of Cabot Cape Breton's four outlets, ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency is presented to our guests on a daily basis. You will ensure our team of new and experienced culinary professionals receive support and guidance to perform at their best, and develop new skills while providing an elevated dining experience, influenced by our beautiful property and stunning location on Cape Breton Island. Working closely with our Executive Sous Chef and Director of Culinary you will bring Cabot's Culinary vision to life for our guests on a daily basis, enhancing a world-class golf experience with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.



You will thrive in this role if you enjoy:

Leading a Team -

Mentoring and inspiring a kitchen team, fostering teamwork, and maintaining high standards.

Balancing Casual & Fine Dining

- Providing elevated food with relaxed service, striking the perfect balance between sophistication and approachability.

Fast-Paced Environment

- The adrenaline rush of a busy service, problem-solving under pressure, and maintaining consistency.

Customer Satisfaction

- Seeing guests enjoy your dishes, receiving positive feedback, and creating memorable dining experiences

Ingredient-Driven Cooking

- Sourcing high-quality, fresh, and local ingredients to craft excellent dishes.

Business Strategy

- Managing food costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring profitability while maintaining quality.




Preferred qualifications and skills:


7 years experience in a culinary leadership role. Degree or diploma in the culinary field or equivalent industry experience




Requirements of the role you should be aware of:


Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years. As a seasonal resort business, you can anticipate a schedule that will involve day, evening, night, and weekend work. Physical requirements go here.




Our Benefits


Access to learning & training opportunities to build your career. $10 green fees Complimentary Family Golf Round Complimentary Daily Hot Meal Friends and Family Rates for Golf and Lodging Discounts in our Retail Shops & Restaurants Access to our Employee Assistance Program Subsidized Team Housing, based on availability. * Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members.