Title:  Chef, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park

Job Summary

Why work with Park Hospitality?

Park Hospitality is the food & beverage, retail, and guest services team at Assiniboine Park. We operate with intention, rooted in our guiding principles of Community, Sustainability, Adventure, and Excellence.

Our diverse venues — including Park Café, Tundra Grill, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, The Leaf, and event spaces across the Park — serve as the backdrop for meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experiences. From curated retail offerings to warm guest service and thoughtful dining, our team brings the spirit of Assiniboine Park to life in every interaction.

The Chef, Gather will be responsible for the management of all culinary operations at Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar and The Leaf Coffee Bar for Park Hospitality at Assiniboine Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As the Chef, you will be responsible in the management and supervision of all kitchen back of house (BOH) staff including hiring, training, and developing of BOH employees along with completing performance appraisals. 
• The Chef will manage the kitchen and ensure kitchen staff follow all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines set by Manitoba Health regulations, at all times.
• The Chef will work closely with the General Manager to determine menus, identify necessary ingredients, ordering, inventory to delivery on an exceptional guest experience.
• The Chef will collaborate with the Executive Chef to provide an inspired contemporary menu that pleases the senses and heightens the experience at the concessions.
• The Chef will collaborate with the General Manager to create a profitable restaurant and concessions brand and will actively participate in Park Hospitality’s environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations.
• You must work flexible hours as required in order to coordinate and execute best-in-class concessions experiences.

Qualifications:  

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Head Chefs? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Banquet Chef position or equivalent in a high volume and upscale environment.
• Minimum 8+ years' combined experience in the trade of cooking.
• Prior experience with financial management including budgets, forecasting, scheduling, inventory, food costs, and strategizing profitability.
• Proven experience in contributing to the development and creation of menus.
• Must be flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changes quickly.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.
• Solid proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office software and Optimum Control.

What We Have to Offer

• Benefit & RRSP Program
• An inclusive work environment
• Free Zoo & Leaf Membership
• Free Parking
• Beautiful Park Setting

APC Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Assiniboine Park Conservancy is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Employment Equity may be a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, racialized minorities, women and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.