Job Description

Management Chef
The Management Chef position is now available within the family owned Truro Group of Companies which owns and operates 4 restaurants in Central Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, the candidate must have previous kitchen management experience, desire to lead and train staff, passion for making fantastic fresh food with the vision of exceeding customers' expectations. We offer a lifestyle that is our community of affordable living, temperate winters, a stones throw to the ocean and Maritime hospitality!

Analyzing current processes and implementing changes to increase efficiency while maintaining or improving food quality

Communicating with all kitchen managers about menu changes

Maintaining menu consistency between all locations by working the line on a regular basis

Maintaining recipe consistency by directing staff in the production kitchen

Costing all new dishes - specials as well as menu items twice per year when menu updates occur

Assisting kitchen managers with scheduling to hit labour budgets, offsetting a line cook 4 shifts/week (Ideally once a week at each location during the high season)

Negotiating contract pricing on proteins with suppliers

Maintaining and improving cleanliness and safety standards

Creating/updating "bibles": line manuals with plating specs, recipes and ensure they are being used

Assisting in hiring and training staff

Overseeing inventory numbers are accurate

We offer a very competitive wage and benefit program as well as a focus on work life balance.

Want to be part of a dynamic team that truly cares about food? We are that!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Vision care
Experience:

Culinary: 3 years (required) Chef: 3 years (preferred) Sous Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person