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Executive Chef – Olliffe Butchers
Location: Toronto, ON
About Us:
Olliffe Butchers is a high-end butcher shop dedicated to sourcing the finest local products, alongside other exceptional producers. Our primary supply comes from our group of farms practicing holistic and regenerative management. We believe in providing our customers with the best experience through top-quality products and outstanding service. Olliffe Butchers is part of the Harvest to Gather group, which includes 9 retail locations, a full abattoir, and farms focused on sustainable and regenerative practices.
Position Overview:
We seek a distinguished and dynamic Executive Chef to helm our upscale Olliffe Butcher shop kitchen. This pivotal role ensures our stores are consistently stocked with premium, meticulously curated products while maintaining our superior customer service standards. The Executive Chef will oversee comprehensive kitchen operations, including procurement, preparation, packaging, and logistics. Additionally, this position demands extensive collaboration with retail staff and direct engagement with customers to deliver exceptional service, training, and maintaining exquisite retail displays. This role is integral to upholding our high-end brand reputation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
-Oversee the butcher shop kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
-Manage ordering, preparation, packaging, labeling, and logistics to maintain well-stocked stores.
-Lead, train, and manage kitchen and retail staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
-Develop and maintain high standards of product display and customer service.
-Create and implement new recipes, improve processes, and ensure ongoing staff training.
-Manage budgets, P&L, and inventory control to optimize operations and minimize waste.
-Ensure compliance with food handling, health, and safety policies.
Requirements:
-Extensive culinary background with strong expertise in beef, pork, and chicken.
-Established experience in retail butchery and food merchandising.
-Proven track record in managing and training staff.
-Strong customer service skills and ability to maintain high standards of product display.
-Experience in labeling, packaging, and logistics within a retail environment.
-Ability to manage budgets and understand P&L.
-Creative and innovative approach to developing new products and improving processes.
-Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
Benefits:
-Competitive salary (details provided upon successful application).
-Health benefits and store discounts.
-Opportunity to work in a growing company with a commitment to regenerative practices and high-quality products.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about high-quality food, have extensive culinary and retail butchery experience, and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please respond to your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position.
About Harvest to Gather:
Harvest to Gather is dedicated to producing high-quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. As a fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness-tested beef, pork, and pastured poultry that our customers love. We are committed to regenerative farming practices and supporting our staff, producers, customers, and communities.
Harvest to Gather is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes. Visit us at harvesttogather.ca to learn more about our mission and values.
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