Job description

Position: Specialty Indian Cuisine Chef

Employment type: full-time, 40 hrs/week (Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day)

Number of positions: One (1)

Employer: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Work Location: 3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3

Website: https://www.royalvan.com/

Wage: $36.60/hour

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation pay, RRSP’s, free on-site parking, and staff meals.

Start date: As soon as possible

Job Duties:

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory for West and East Indian cuisine menus, including vegetarian dishes and special-event forecasting.
• Demonstrate Indian cooking techniques and the safe use of new kitchen equipment to cooking staff, ensuring consistency and efficiency during service.
• Create and standardize new recipes, including vegetarian options, sauces, spice blends, marinades, and presentation specifications.
• Plan menus and ensure all food meets established quality standards for taste, presentation, portioning, and consistency.
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of dishes to meet the Restaurant’s quality standards.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty Indian foods for events such as banquets, catering functions and weddings, including customized menus as required.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff in the preparation and service of Indian cuisine, including task assignment, workflow management, and quality control.
• Prepare and cook Indian food on a regular basis, and for special guests or functions, using authentic techniques and high-quality ingredients.
• Prepare and cook Indian meals and specialty foods, including vegetarian dishes, ensuring accuracy, portioning, timing, and consistent flavour profiles.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies, including specialty ingredients, spices, vegetarian staples, and event-specific items needed for menu execution.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets, and specialty functions to plan appropriate menus, and service formats.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food, including Indian cuisine techniques, food handling, and food safety and sanitation requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
• Cook's trade certification, or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required.

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a Chef specializing in Indian cuisines (preferably in both west and east Indian foods and vegetarian dishes).
• Catering experience is an asset
• Must be able to work in a team, under pressure, and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously
• Good work ethic, self-motivated experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be self-motivated.

Additional Requirements:

Languages: English or French

Work site environment: Noisy, Hot

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability: Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Team player

How to apply:

Please apply by sending a resume to: linda.zhong@royalvan.com. We thank you for your interest in working with us, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.