Restaurant Chef

Restaurant Chef

Location: Mono, Ontario

Package: $80,000–$85,000 salary + PTO + relocation support + subsidized staff accommodation

I’m hiring on behalf of a well-established resort, winery, and hospitality destination for a Restaurant Chef to lead its à la carte culinary offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef with strong hotel or resort experience, a passion for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and the leadership skills to take ownership of a busy restaurant kitchen within a broader multi-outlet operation.

The Opportunity

The Restaurant Chef will be responsible for leading the à la carte kitchen operation, including a signature restaurant concept, while reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This person will play a key role in maintaining culinary standards, leading service, and developing the kitchen team.

About the Operation

Multi-outlet hospitality environment3 outlets plus banquets and wineryResponsibility for à la carte diningCulinary team of approximately 10 peoplePart of a food and beverage operation targeting $4–5M in revenueReports directly to the Executive Chef

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day restaurant kitchen operationOversee food quality, presentation, consistency, and service standardsManage, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigadeEnsure smooth execution of à la carte serviceWork closely with senior culinary leadership on standards and performanceHelp deliver a cuisine style rooted in Italian influence with Mediterranean alignmentFoster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture

Ideal Background

This role is best suited to a chef coming from:

HotelsResortsQuality-driven hospitality venues with strong service standards

Candidates with experience in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine will be particularly well aligned.

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience leading a restaurant kitchenExcellent à la carte backgroundHotel or resort experience preferredAbility to lead a team in a busy operational settingStrong culinary foundations with Italian / Mediterranean exposureA collaborative and inclusive leadership style