A Chef Anthony Walsh creation, Leña pays homage to his Argentinian mother-in-law, Elena. He has drawn great culinary inspiration and embodies what he experiences in her kitchen. This passionate food philosophy brings people together.

Imaginative yet rooted in tradition, Leña’s cuisine showcases the vibrant essence of South American cooking, with unique Spanish and Italian influences. Along with our stylish design, warm character, and lively tunes, it promotes a “live to eat” ethos and fosters a convivial spirit at the table. Above all, Leña celebrates authentic, flavourful food and drink enjoyed amongst old and new friends.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary packages
• Gratuity sharing
• A comprehensive benefits program
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff dining discount
• RRSP matching program for managers

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the culinary team by executing the highest standard of culinary excellence.  He/she oversees all food preparation for the restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine is also accountable for ensuring maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness through food and labour costing initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates the restaurant’s vision to all team members and leads by example.  Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant’s future.
• Actively monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Manages day-to-day financial operations of the venue including budgeting, forecasting, and food and labour costs
• Creates creative menu offerings including custom menus ensuring overall guest satisfaction, including development and ongoing maintain of a team recipe book
• Builds and maintains relationships and communication with team members and front of house management alike
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Works together with the management team to further develop the event space and its offerings
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the business unit
• Ensures proper health and safety procedures are followed by all team members
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills

• A minimum of five years of culinary leadership experience in a similar fine dining environment
• Post secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or similar
• Red Seal, Certified Chef de Cuisine designation Certification desirable
• Serve Safe Certification
• Strong business acumen
• Efficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Self-starter, flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Human resources management skills such as:  recruitment, selection, training, performance management
• Strong leadership skills
• Time management skills

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **