Executive Chef - Private Day School

SAGE Dining Services® Canada is seeking an experienced Executive Chef at a prestigious private school in Richmond Hill, ON. An Executive Chef leads all kitchen operations, from designing menus and creating recipes to managing staff, controlling inventory, ensuring food quality and safety, and overseeing budgets to maintain profitability and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This senior role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, business acumen, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments to uphold brand standards and guest satisfaction

Our typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional special events requiring weekend or evening availability. This is a management salaried position year-round. Must have a valid driver's license.

Our clients genuinely value what we do, making the experience incredibly rewarding. It’s a challenge, but if you love working with real food, local vendors, and fellow food enthusiasts, you’ve come to the right company!

Position Requirements :

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef (Red Seal preferred)
• Culinary school education and professional training
• Ability to complete a tasting test (SAGE recipe dish) if required
• Passionate, caring, safety-focused (allergens & HACCP), and approachable in demeanor
• Experience in environments such as educational institutions (private / public schools), full-service restaurants (no QSR), contract food service, catering, banquet halls, convention centres, or golf club resorts
• Strong client relationship skills; customer service–oriented with the ability to work effectively with students and faculty
• Knowledgeable about food culture, trends, and innovative menu development
• Experience with scheduling, inventory control, food and labour costing, and overall budget / financial management
• Experience completing audits, action plans, summaries, PIPs, performance evaluations, and administrative documentation
• Skilled in training, development, recruitment (posting, interviewing, hiring) termination, corrective action, and maintaining / implementing company standards and policies
• Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• High-end service and food quality skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and clean working habits (hygiene, presentation, workstation cleanliness)
• Team builder with a supportive, hands-on leadership style; able to create a positive and motivating team culture
• Knowledge of food allergens, food safety certification & practices (HACCP), WSIB, and Ontario labour laws

Pay Type : $70,000 Salary

Time Commitment : Full Time

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