Job Description:
At Lake of Bays Brewing Company our philosophy is simple - make great beer, run a down-to-earth business, and have some fun while we're at it!
When entering our Bracebridge Barrelhouse you can expect to see all your Lake of Bays favourites, plus experimental one-offs, barrel aged brews and seasonals, brewed right in our microbrewery! Our expanding Barrelhouse currently boasts 4,200 sq. ft. spread over two floors with seating for 137 people.
We love to support fellow Canadian businesses. As a Full-time Chef you'd be responsible for assisting in the supervision of back-of-house operations, food preparation and recipe execution!
Why Work with us?
As a Certified Great Place to Work we are proud to offer our team members:
Access to affordable staff housing for those who are interested!
A positive, diverse and inclusive company culture
Competitive compensation packages inclusive of base salary, cell phone allowance, gratuity program and annual bonus
Paid time off including vacation, personal days and bereavement time
Discounted merch & food
Uniform and duty meal each shift
Team-building activities and training opportunities (so you can be the best at what we do!)
Annual company merch allowance and Beer Bucks (free beer )
The Role:
Prepare ingredients, cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
Create and evaluate recipes, making menu changes as required to minimize overhead costs while ensuring guest satisfaction
Create and maintain operational procedures for BOH staff
Construct unique menus for special events throughout the year
Provide training to Brewpub staff on current and new menu items
Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
Set up and clean stations according with company procedures
Hire, train and motivate back of house staff to ensure sufficient help throughout the year and to enable timely delivery of food items
Inspecting work areas, supplies, ingredients, and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards
Manage labour costs, adjusting line coverage and schedules as needed to ensure proper staff coverage in accordance with business demands
Create and monitor back of house clean and prep procedures to ensure staff strictly adhere to cleanliness standards and health and safety protocols
Maintain up to date knowledge of culinary trends and engaging in continuous education
Oversee food inventory by performing counts, tracking costs, placing orders and adjusting items as required to maintain budgeted food costs
Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
Utilize UKG to review and approve timecards and manage labor
Your Assets:
3-5 years of experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, or resort, ideally in a supervisory or management role
Enthusiasm and a passion for craft beer (a big win for us, but not necessary!)
A strong understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and knife handling skills
Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
Understanding of different culinary techniques and profiles and a desire to learn new techniques and flavours
Ability to lead and inspire a team while remaining calm in a fast-paced environment (you flourish under pressure!)
Organized, and self-motivated with a friendly can-do attitude!
Working Conditions:
Standing, bending, stretching, and lifting and carrying are all part of the gig!
Weekday, evenings, and weekend shifts
If this sounds like a great fit to you, apply today or pop into our location to drop off your resume!
The Bracebridge Barrelhouse is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion throughout our company. We promise to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected factors. We are also able to provide accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process - just let us know by an email, and we'll work with you to make sure your needs are met!
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bracebridge, ON P1P 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-12-04
