Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

HEAD CHEF / CHEF DE CUISINE – CAFÉ SOUVENIR

Café Souvenir is a Montreal institution that has been part of the Outremont community since 1992.

Over the last few years, the restaurant gradually lost momentum, operating mainly as a brunch spot with limited opening hours. Earlier this year, new ownership took over with a clear objective: restore Café Souvenir to its former status as one of Montreal's great neighbourhood restaurants.

We are currently redesigning our breakfast and lunch offerings while launching a completely new dinner program. The goal is to evolve from a brunch-only operation into a full-service restaurant open seven days a week.

To help lead this transformation, we are looking for a Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine who is ready to take ownership of kitchen operations and build something meaningful.

What You'll Be Responsible For

  • Managing and leading the kitchen team
  • Maintaining consistency and quality standards
  • Organizing prep, service, and kitchen workflow
  • Creating and maintaining prep lists and par levels
  • Inventory management and ordering
  • Food cost control and waste reduction
  • Training and developing kitchen staff
  • Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and professional standards
  • Collaborating on menu development and seasonal features
  • Ensuring smooth communication between kitchen and front of house
  • Solving problems independently and taking initiative
What We're Looking For
  • Previous leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef
  • Strong organizational and management skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Understanding of food costs, inventory, and kitchen systems
  • Passion for hospitality and quality food
  • Someone excited by the opportunity to rebuild and grow a respected Montreal restaurant
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation: $30–35/hour
  • Full-time, year-round position
  • Creative input on menus and kitchen direction
  • Opportunity to shape the future of an iconic restaurant
  • A chance to build your own team and leave your mark on a restaurant with real history
If you're looking for a position where you can genuinely contribute to building something special, we'd love to speak with you. Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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