Private Chef Cook in Toronto, Canada
1713 LD
Toronto
February 10, 2021
To be discussed
Job description
Our repeat client, an UHNW family based in Toronto, Canada is offering a fantastic opportunity for an engaged and self-motivated Live-out Private Executive Chef Cook who likes variety and challenge in their work and has a passion for health and nutrition through food, as well as a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
The individual the client is looking for must demonstrate the highest standards of safety, hygiene, professionalism, integrity, and discretion; while also having strong knowledge of health and nutrition as it relates to all aspects of the food sourcing, planning, preparation and cooking. This role will also require strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop positive working relationships with the principal, staff, contractors, vendors, and others.
This role has responsibility for all aspects of food & beverage provisioning, prep, cooking and service for Principal as well as family/guests. This role has scope over multiple residences in Toronto as well as in Muskoka and Florida. The Executive Chef manages all aspects of food provisioning, preparation and service for entertaining and events – including hiring and managing of seasonal staff, caterers, as well as other duties as assigned.
The individual the client is looking for must demonstrate the highest standards of safety, hygiene, professionalism, integrity, and discretion; while also having strong knowledge of health and nutrition as it relates to all aspects of the food sourcing, planning, preparation and cooking. This role will also require strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop positive working relationships with the principal, staff, contractors, vendors, and others.
This role has responsibility for all aspects of food & beverage provisioning, prep, cooking and service for Principal as well as family/guests. This role has scope over multiple residences in Toronto as well as in Muskoka and Florida. The Executive Chef manages all aspects of food provisioning, preparation and service for entertaining and events – including hiring and managing of seasonal staff, caterers, as well as other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate thoughtful menu planning and food sourcing for family meals, dinner parties and private events
- Responsible for up the above for up to 30 individuals with potential staff to assist (service, sous chef); beyond that the Executive Chef would hire, manage and oversee events with 3rd party caterers etc.
- Ensure impeccable attention to detail and stellar service for all occasions
- Travel ahead of Principal on occasion offering comprehensive chef services from menu planning to sourcing ingredients, cooking for dinner parties, business events and family events
Requirements
- Must have strong previous experience as an Executive Chef for an UHNW principal.
- Must have strong knowledge, experience and passion for health and nutrition and translating it into food preparation and cooking
- Previous experience operating independently without a team in an Executive Chef role is preferred
- Demonstrable high self-motivation to ensure diligent, thoughtful, high quality and conscientious approach to food
- Must have exceptional attention to detail.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements
- Must be able to travel to the US, have a valid passport
- Must have valid driver’s license & a clean criminal record and have use of reliable vehicle
- Must be physically fit so as to be able to meet physical demands of the role such as setting up large outdoor ovens, large scale barbeques, filleting large fresh fish, long hours of standing work
- Must be flexible with work schedules for occasional events (pre, during and post event activities)
- Must be service oriented with strong communication skills
- Must be gracious and able to handle difficult situations in a professional, calm, solution minded manner
- Must be highly self-motivated and engaged, fueled with a passion for food, excellence and continuous improvement
- Must be solution oriented, able to think outside the box, have demonstrated ownership and accountability and be team oriented
- Must be familiar with self-managing schedules
- Must be willing and able to go the extra mile, such as working successive long days when required
- Must be able to anticipate, think ahead and take action towards meeting principal/guest needs
- Strong ability to multi-task with excellent time management
- Demonstrated pride and enthusiasm to fulfill requirements
- A self-starter that can work effectively without constant supervision
- Individual must have a polished and well-groomed professional appearance
- Must always exercise complete discretion and maintain confidentiality
Work conditions
- This is not a 9-5 role; the expectation is that this role will be working most weekends
- Primarily based in Toronto, this role would involve working in the Muskoka area during the high season (May to August) and working in Naples, Florida typically from mid-November to mid-April.
- Expectation would be for the Executive Chef to take vacation during early spring and October timeframe (2 weeks each time)
- Long hours are expected during weekends and especially while family/guests are present, however there will be opportunities to take time off or have shorter workdays during the week.
- The position will be live out in Toronto; the right candidate has to be based in the Toronto area
- The Executive Chef will have accommodations provided while working in Muskoka (expected to use their own vehicle) and Naples Florida (vehicle to be provided).
- Full Time salaried role with benefits, vacation
Salary
Very good for the right candidate
This job offer is introduced to you by Marina Shevchenko
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency London - UK
Address : 25 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DJ, United Kingdom
Marina Shevchenko
Recruiter
Marina Shevchenko is a dedicated professional with a decade-long journey at Morgan & Mallet International, beginning part-time in 2014 and transitioning to full-time in 2015. Specialising in client and candidate relations, she excels in catering to individuals from the UK, US, and Eastern Europe. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, Marina's multilingual skills facilitate seamless communication. Her role extends beyond borders, having managed Morgan & Mallet's offices in the UK and Ukraine. Marina's passion lies in understanding the distinct requirements of clients and candidates, ensuring perfect matches that align with their goals and personalities. She thrives on forging lasting connections and delivering exceptional service.
Morgan & Mallet International - Household staffing agency
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency London - UK
Address : 25 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DJ, United Kingdom
Role has been filled already
Permanent
Full time
Domestic Staff
Reference
1713 LD
City
Toronto
Country
Canada
Posted
February 10, 2021
Salary
To be discussed
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