Chef de Partie

Join our amazing Elora Mill team and work in a beautiful environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Share your passion for delicious food and create incredible guest experiences in our historic restaurant with stunning views from every window.

The Chef de Partie plays a key role in the back of house team and is accountable for the overall success of their station. Acting as a role model, alongside the Sous Chef, this individual is responsible for guiding and developing cooks new to their station. An experienced culinary talent, the CDP thoroughly understands the workings of their station, how it interacts with other stations and what is required for its’ success. The CDP prepares high-quality, delicious food made in a thoughtful, consistent, and timely manner. The individual in this position thrives on surpassing guest expectations and providing an incredible culinary experience.

• You enjoy working among positive and passionate individuals - we are a happy, hardworking team!
• You love working in a fast-paced environment.
• You have been in the industry for a few years and have worked in a professional kitchen for at least 3.
• You have experience supervising and are able to coordinate the activities of direct reports. CDP experience is an asset.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Play an important role in kitchen operations and preparation
• Act as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours; embody a great culture, and have a high-level engagement
• Ensure proper temperatures are used consistently through proper plating, timing, storage, and preparation
• Follow Chef’s lead to accommodate special requests, dietary restrictions and/or allergies of guests understanding the importance of adhering to established guidelines
• Always act with integrity and honesty, take responsibility for decisions and actions
• Demonstrate a commitment to further develop skills and knowledge and initiate action to accomplish goals

Advantages to being part of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa Team!

• Competitive wages
• Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
• Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
• Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
• A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!
• Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager._

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location (ETT: Bread Bars, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

Experience :

• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person