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Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine

@ Playground

Montréal, Quebec

Full-time5+ years experienceBilingual
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Responsibilities:

  • Concevoir et renouveler les menus saisonniers et les spéciaux
  • Superviser la préparation, la cuisson et l'assemblage pendant le service
  • Recruter, former et encadrer la brigade de cuisine
  • Gérer les coûts alimentaires et de main-d'œuvre, les inventaires et les commandes
  • Veiller au respect des normes HACCP et des règles sanitaires

Requirements summary:

  • 5 ans minimum comme sous-chef ou chef de cuisine
  • Certification MAPAQ valide
  • Diplôme en arts culinaires ou équivalent (atout)
  • Bilingue anglais et français
  • Disponibilité pour fins de semaine, soirs, nuits et jours fériés

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsMAPAQ certification
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary Arts
Perks mentionedTransit support, Free or discounted meals

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Playground

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🏆 2024 Fans Choice: Best Poker Room – Global Poker Awards 🌎 Home of the Two Largest Bad Beat Jackpots in Poker History Playground is a world-class gaming and entertainment destination located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, just minutes from downtown Montreal. Since opening in 2010, we have built a reputation as the #1 poker destination in the world, hosting premier events such as the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C). Our award-winning poker room features 44 tables, offering daily cash games and tournaments, catering to both casual and high-stakes players. We don’t just break records—we set them. Playground is home to the two largest Bad Beat Jackpots in poker history, proving that life-changing moments happen here. Beyond poker, our state-of-the-art gaming floor boasts over 1,100 gaming machines, including electronic table games like Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat. Players enjoy near-daily promotions, complimentary drinks, and top-tier service in an electrifying atmosphere. Playground also delivers exceptional dining and lounge experiences: 🍽️ The Rail – A go-to for fresh, comforting meals. 🍣 Drunken Dragon – A premium sushi and Japanese dining experience. 🥩 etc. Steakhouse – Perfectly aged steaks in an upscale setting. From poker and gaming to dining and entertainment, Playground offers an unmatched experience for players and guests alike. Whether you're here for high-stakes action, world-class events, or an unforgettable night out, Playground is where it all happens. 🌎 Join us and experience why we’re the best in the game! 🔗 Visit our website to learn more.

LinkedIn followers
9,628
People associated on LinkedIn
180
Reported office locations
  • 1500 QC-138, Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0, CA
Business categories
  • Personalization
  • Social Media
  • Communities
  • Software
  • Guides
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Social Network
Other recorded names
  • Playground
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No

🏆 2024 Fans Choice: Best Poker Room – Global Poker Awards 🌎 Home of the Two Largest Bad Beat Jackpots in Poker History Playground is a world-class gaming and entertainment destination located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, just minutes from downtown Montreal. Since opening in 2010, we have built a reputation as the #1 poker destination in the world, hosting premier events such as the World Poker Tour (WPT)…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersKahnawake, Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2010
Open jobs on Jobsy20
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Job description

Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine

About us:

Playground is an internationally renowned gaming destination located a short 15-minute drive south of downtown Montreal, within the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake. We are currently expanding, unveiling new gaming floors, a luxurious hotel, and specialized dining options.

Position Overview:

The Head Chef leads daily culinary operations, balancing creative menu development with disciplined kitchen management. Responsible for executing the establishment's culinary vision, this role directly manages kitchen staff, food safety, vendor relationships, and cost controls. The Chef de Cuisine maintains standard-setting consistency on every plate while fostering an efficient, professional, and collaborative culinary environment.

What we have to offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Complimentary meal while on shift
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Free parking
  • Company-wide events
  • Playground Cares volunteer opportunities

Responsibilities:

  • Culinary Development: Conceptualize, test, and implement seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect current culinary trends and brand identity.
  • Service Supervision: Oversee prep, cook stations, and plating during service to ensure precise flavour, presentation, and quality control.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants while supporting career growth.
  • Cost & Inventory Management: Monitor food and labour costs, manage physical inventory, minimize kitchen waste, and order supplies within budget constraints.
  • Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict hygiene standards, health department regulations, and kitchen safety practices.
  • Operational Collaboration: Partner with front-of-house staff and management to maintain seamless service flow and handle special dietary requirements or guest requests

Requirements:

  • Experience: 5+ years as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a fine-dining or high-volume culinary establishment.
  • Education: Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, or equivalent certified culinary training (strong asset).
  • Technical Skills: Mastery of classical and modern culinary techniques, recipe costing, inventory software, and vendor negotiation.
  • Certifications: Valid MAPAQ certification.
  • Leadership Competencies: Excellent communication, strong problem-solving skills under pressure, and proven staff development capabilities.
  • Bilingual (English and French).
  • Must be able to work on your feet for the duration of the shift.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, overnight hours and holidays.

Join our team and become a vital part of an exceptional journey. Here, your unique talents and ambitions will flourish, finding the perfect environment to thrive. Apply today and embark on a journey of innovation, synergy, and personal growth that will reshape the course of your career.

À propos de nous :

Playground est une destination de jeu internationalement reconnue située à seulement 15 minutes en voiture au sud du centre-ville de Montréal, sur le territoire mohawk de Kahnawake. Nous sommes actuellement en expansion, dévoilant de nouveaux espaces de jeu, un hôtel luxueux et des options de restauration spécialisées.

Aperçu du rôle :

Le/La Chef de Cuisine dirige les opérations culinaires quotidiennes, alliant création gastronomique et gestion rigoureuse de la brigade. En charge d'exécuter la vision culinaire de l'établissement, ce rôle supervise directement le personnel en cuisine, l'hygiène alimentaire, les relations fournisseurs et le contrôle des coûts pour garantir une qualité constante sur chaque assiette.

Ce que nous offrons :

  • Rémunération concurrentielle
  • Repas offert durant le quart de travail
  • Possibilités d’avancement
  • Stationnement gratuit
  • Événements organisés par l'entreprise
  • Possibilités de bénévolat pour Playground Cares

Responsabilités:

  • Création culinaire : Concevoir, tester et renouveler les menus saisonniers et les spéciaux du jour en accord avec l'image de marque de l'établissement.
  • Supervision du service : Chapeauter les stations de préparation, de cuisson et d’assemblage durant le service pour assurer l’exactitude des saveurs, ainsi qu’une présentation et une qualité irréprochables.
  • Gestion d'équipe : Recruter, former, organiser les horaires et encadrer les sous-chefs, chefs de partie et cuisiniers tout en favorisant leur progression.
  • Gestion financière et de l’inventaire : Surveiller le coût des aliments et la masse salariale, effectuer les inventaires et les commandes en respectant le budget, et limiter le gaspillage
  • Hygiène et sécurité : Veiller au respect strict des normes HACCP, des règles sanitaires et des consignes de sécurité du travail.
  • Coordination opérationnelle : Collaborer avec l'équipe de service dans un restaurant pour garantir un déroulement fluide du service et répondre aux exigences alimentaires particulières.

Exigences :

  • Expérience : 5 ans minimum à un poste de Sous-Chef ou Chef de Cuisine au sein d'un établissement gastronomique ou à fort volume.
  • Formation : Diplôme en arts culinaires (CAP, BEP, Bac Pro Cuisine, BTS Hôtellerie-Restauration) ou équivalent (atout).
  • Compétences techniques : Maîtrise des techniques culinaires classiques et modernes, calcul des fiches techniques, négociation avec les fournisseurs et maîtrise des logiciels de gestion.
  • Certifications: Certification MAPAQ valide.
  • Qualités humaines : Esprit de décision sous pression, excellente communication et capacités de leadership affirmées.
  • Bilingue (anglais et français).
  • Doit être capable de travailler debout pendant toute la durée du poste.
  • Flexibilité pour travailler divers quarts de travail, y compris les fins de semaine, les soirs, les heures de nuit et les jours fériés.

Joignez-vous à notre équipe et devenez un élément vital d’un parcours exceptionnel. Ici, vous serez dans l’environnement parfait pour l’épanouissement de vos talents uniques et de vos ambitions. Postulez maintenant pour rejoindre une aventure remplie d’innovation, de synergie et de croissance personnelle qui va remodeler votre parcours professionnel.

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