Permanent, full-time position
Competitive salary based on experience
Job location: On-site
A leading establishment in the Lanaudière region, Hôtel Château Joliette is seeking a passionate, creative, and team-oriented executive chef to lead its kitchens and ensure the hotel’s culinary reputation.
ApplyYour responsibilities
Culinary creation and menu planning
- Design, develop, and update the menus for Table G restaurant, Bar G, and banquet events, with a focus on local ingredients and seasonal produce;
- Ensure consistency and excellence in the culinary offerings across all service locations;
- Develop customized proposals for corporate events, weddings, and banquets.
Kitchen Operations Management
- Oversee all daily kitchen operations: prep, service, cleanliness, and organization;
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (MAPAQ);
- Optimize production processes to ensure high-volume quality.
Leadership and Team Management
- Manage, motivate, and develop a diverse kitchen team;
- Participate in the recruitment, ongoing training, and evaluation of kitchen staff;
- Create a respectful, stimulating work environment that is committed to excellence.
Cost and Procurement Management
- Manage food and labor budgets in the kitchen;
- Negotiate with suppliers and ensure a steady supply of high-quality products, giving priority to local producers in Lanaudière;
- Manage inventory, reduce waste, and maximize profitability.
Interdepartmental collaboration
- Work closely with senior management, the sales and banquets team, and the front-of-house staff;
- Help develop the establishment's F&B development strategies;
- Represent the kitchen at events and special occasions.
Think you've got what it takes? Is cooking more of a passion than a job? We want to meet you!
Qualifications
- A diploma in professional culinary arts or equivalent recognized training;
- At least 5 to 8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a chef or sous-chef role in a hotel or high-end restaurant setting;
- Experience in managing banquets and large-scale events — a significant asset;
- Natural leadership and the ability to unite a team around a shared vision;
- A keen sense of creativity, aesthetics, and attention to detail;
- Strong skills in cost control and budget management;
- Knowledge of local Quebec products, ideally from the Lanaudière region;
- Excellent command of French; working knowledge of English is a plus.
Benefits
- Two nights per year at the Château Joliette Hotel, including breakfast if offered, after three months of service (subject to availability);
- $500 in annual meal credits (before tax) at Table G restaurant and bar, after six months of service;
- 50% off room rates at hotels in the Origine network;
- 15% off your bill at Table G restaurant and bar.


