Posted 29 days ago
Executive Chef
@ Elk Ridge Resort
Saskatchewan
Overview
Elk Ridge Resort is hiring a full-time Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across its restaurants, snack outlet and banquet service. The role covers menu development, food cost and budget management, purchasing and vendor relations, and leading and developing the culinary team, with a hands-on cooking role. Red Seal certification and at least 3 years of kitchen management experience are required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, snack and banquet service
- Develop menus, seasonal and special offerings
- Manage food costs, budgets, inventory and vendors
- Lead, schedule, coach and evaluate culinary staff
- Cook and plate hands-on to ensure quality standards
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal certification (mandatory)
- Minimum 3 years in kitchen management or Executive Chef role
- Knowledge of Optimum Control software (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
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Elk Ridge Resort
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Description
Job Description:
-Lead and oversee all culinary operations for Fredrich, The Wyld, Caddy Snack and Banquet Operations.
-Develop and execute regular menus, seasonal offerings, and special menus for groups and events.
-Create innovative and memorable culinary experiences while staying current with restaurant and hospitality trends.
-Coordinate, supervise, and actively participate in food preparation, cooking, plating, and service across all meal periods.
-Ensure consistent quality, presentation, portion control, and adherence to Elk Ridge Resort standards.
-Monitor food costs and ensure menu items achieve established food-cost targets.
-Prepare, review, and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring food costs, labour expenses, departmental expenses, and revenue targets are achieved.
-Manage inventory, purchasing, product quality, and relationships with vendors and suppliers.
-Lead, schedule, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members.
-Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful recognition and feedback.
-Foster a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect.
-Work collaboratively with other departments and external partners to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
-Lead by example with a hands-on approach and a strong commitment to culinary excellence.
-Maintain a professional, enthusiastic, optimistic, and helpful presence at all times.
Requirement
Red Seal certification is mandatory.
Minimum 3 years of experience in an equivalent kitchen management or Executive Chef role.
Knowledge to Optimum Control software would be an asset.
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