Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Bernie's Tavern – Hamilton, ON
Bernie's Tavern is looking for a hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and continue building one of Hamilton's busiest neighbourhood taverns.
This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading a team, building systems, mentoring cooks, and delivering consistently great food in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading all daily kitchen operations
- Hiring, training and developing the kitchen team
- Scheduling and labour management
- Food cost, inventory and ordering
- Recipe consistency and quality control
- Food safety and Health Unit compliance
- Equipment maintenance and preventative care
- Working service alongside your team during busy periods
- Creating an organized, positive and accountable kitchen culture
- Working closely with ownership to improve systems, profitability and guest experience
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience
- Has managed high-volume casual dining or pub kitchens
- Understands food cost, inventory and labour targets
- Leads by example and isn't afraid to jump on the line
- Is organized, calm under pressure and solution-oriented
- Takes pride in developing people and maintaining standards
- Wants to build something long-term—not simply work shifts
Compensation
- Starting salary: $55,000 + Tips
- Performance reviews with opportunities for salary growth
- Paid vacation
- Opportunity to have real input into menu development and kitchen operations
Why Bernie's?
We're an independently owned Hamilton tavern with a loyal customer base, a strong reputation, and ownership that invests in its people. We believe in building systems, supporting our team, and creating an environment where talented people can make an impact.
If you're looking for a kitchen where your leadership matters, we'd love to meet you.
Apply with your resume and a short introduction describing your management experience and what you're looking for in your next role.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
