Chef

The Gateway to Your Future

It is the Chef who brings the soul to the kitchen and the plate. If you have a passion for creating memorable food and understand what it takes to lead a culinary team, we want to hear from you. This role offers an opportunity to independently oversee every aspect of food preparation and management, including menu planning, pricing, ordering supplies, and developing new dishes.

Position Overview

Position: Chef – Starlight Casino
Employment type: Full‑time
Salary: $60,062 – $67,569 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all food and beverage preparation, ensuring the highest quality.
• Handle food purchases and maintain proper inventory levels, guaranteeing cost controls.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and relevant training for all staff, promptly reporting any workplace accidents or incidents.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Ensure all kitchen stations remain stocked before and during meal periods.
• Manage employee scheduling and performance through training, coaching, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Train all staff to meet company standards of food quality, preparation, and customer service.
• Ensure that proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed.

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in culinary arts or culinary training and three to five years of related food service management experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Extensive cooking and production experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills and the ability to form and maintain a strong team.
• Red Seal certification or equivalent preferred.
• Serving It Right (BC) / Proserve (Alberta) certificate.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS), Provincial Health Regulations and sanitation laws.
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, word processing, email and scheduling.
• Experience in a unionised environment is an asset.
• Must be available to work all shifts and be on call 24/7.
• Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation.
• Knowledgeable in safety and fire prevention/evacuation procedures.

Benefits

• Full benefits package for full‑time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive, and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Why Work With Us

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognised for your unique contribution, and advancing your career across 27 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programmes while working in a dynamic and fun environment.

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. With 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario, and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway employs approximately 8,648 people and operates 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars, and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming bundles in Ontario and continues to grow its proprietary brands such as Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club.

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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer that dedicates itself to respect, integrity, teamwork and exceptional customer service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.