Job Details

Looking for a qualified and experienced employee for the Head Chef position at 'The Virsa Mahal' in Edmonton. The Virsa Mahal is a pure vegetarian, authentic, East Indian fine dining restaurant, located in Downtown Edmonton.
Salary is 36.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Permanent Full-Time employment with work hours including Evenings, Flexible hours, mornings, and weekends.
The job starts as soon as possible.
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required, along with the English language. A minimum of 3 years to less than 5 years of experience is required.
Work location is on-site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Safe food handling certificate is required.

Job Description

The main job duties include:
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory
Create new recipes
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Recruit and hire staff

Experience and specialization in East Indian and Vegetarian cuisines is required.

Food specialties served at the restaurant include:
Cereals, grains and pulses
Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms