Posted 5 days ago
L'Abattoir Restaurant requires a full time Private Dining Chef
This is an opportunity to join an established, driven and passionate kitchen team working in one of Canada's most acclaimed restaurants.
The successful candidate will:
- minimum of 5 years kitchen experience with at least 3 in a catering/banqueting role
- valid food safe certificate
- available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Should have a basic understanding of classic and contemporary cooking techniques
- have a positive/can do attitude
- be reliable, hard working and able to work effectively as part of a team
Job Description - Private Dining Chef
Responsible to: Executive Chef
The Private Dining Chef of L’Abattoir Restaurant is the primary leadership body responsible for the profitable and productive operation of the private dining room kitchen and all events booked in this venue. The Private Dining Chef works in partnership with the Executive Chef, Sales and Events Manager, and the Events Captain(s) to ensure that both the front of house and back of house teams are working to create the best possible overall product. All kitchen team members working on events (on or offsite) report directly to the Private Dining Chef and it is their responsibility to ensure all these team members are trained to a standard and are operating in a healthy and productive manner at all times. The Private Dining Chef is the embodiment of all L’Abattoir cultural and behavioral values with human resources, training, financial accountability and service as the main operational focuses and primary responsibilities.
The PDC (Private Dining Chef): Is the management body wholly responsible for the effective running of the PDR (Private Dining Room) kitchen and affiliated functions
Is capable of overseeing the successful execution of all meal periods and/or events within their jurisdiction
Works in conjunction with Executive Chef to ensure PDR kitchen and staff washroom are maintained in a clean and organized fashion at all times
Is an ambassador for the business and they conduct themselves accordingly at all times
Embodies all values and management principles as outlined in the company handbook and/or general code of conduct
Runs the business in complete compliance with Vancouver Health Authority, WorkSafeBC and WHMIS
Is responsible and effective in all practices related to team management and human resources
Is responsible for group menu development (in collaboration with Exec Chef) and ensuring all ingredients/supplies required to execute menu are available to team members at all times
Assists in responsible hiring practices and manages all staffing levels accordingly
Is proficient in all aspects of verbal and written English and communicates in a language that is professional at all times
Assists with the timely and effective training and development of all kitchen staff
Is responsible for team member disciplinary action when required in accordance with BC labour laws
Attends regular meetings with members of the management and communicates all pertinent information to necessary parties when necessary. Creates and upholds means of effective communication with all members of their team and is efficient and timely in responding
Contributes in collaboration with the management team as a resource and decision making body in the resolution of internal conflict. The PDC will consult Ownership in the necessary steps for appropriate conflict resolution
Has working knowledge of basic finance in relation to the health of a restaurant and will manage operational expenditure accordingly
Communicates to Ownership any purchases of equipment needed to execute daily meal service
Communicates to Ownership through all means necessary including Repairs & Maintenance log and Daily Push Log
From time to time the PDC may be asked to perform duties outside this job description as required, these duties may include (but are not limited to) working a la carte service, cleaning, mise en place, offsite events.
Offering a truly unforgettable dining experience, L’Abattoir Restaurant is nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood. Chef and Owner Lee Cooper and his team are dedicated to showcasing elevated French-influenced West Coast cuisine, complemented by an award-winning wine program and inspired cocktail list.
Established in 2010, the Michelin-recommended restaurant is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s leading culinary destinations.
Offering a truly unforgettable dining experience, L’Abattoir Restaurant is nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood. Chef and Owner Lee Cooper and his team are dedicated to showcasing elevated French-influenced West Coast cuisine, complemented by an award-winning wine program and inspired cocktail list.
Established in 2010, the Michelin-recommended restaurant is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s leading culinary destinations.