Culinary - Chef de Partie at Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario, CA

At Bingemans, we create Grand Experiences. As one of Waterloo Region’s largest hospitality and entertainment providers, Bingemans offers a diverse mix of meeting and event spaces, catering services, and year-round as well as seasonal attractions. From corporate conferences and social celebrations to family fun at Big Splash Waterpark, FunworX Indoor Playland, and Bingemans Camping Resort, we deliver memorable experiences for every guest. Seasonal events such as Screampark, Gift of Lights, along with venues such as Kingpin Bowlounge and Putt Social, round out a dynamic and growing portfolio across Southwestern Ontario.

Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences!

We are currently hiring a Chef de Partie!

What will you be doing?

As a part of the culinary team, you are responsible for creating great food and customer experiences in a wide variety of styles of service. You possess great attention to detail, and amazing food is your passion. You are comfortable multitasking; problem solving and always maintain high standards. You will lead by example and support development of your team members. Essential job functions will include:

• The preparation, production, and transportation of food items for service
• Plans effectively for varying levels of business
• Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of the kitchen
• Ability to multitask in a variety of roles within the kitchen while working independently
• Positive influence with all members of the culinary team
• The organization of food items and mise en place.
• Inventory management; receiving and proper storage of food deliveries.
• Maintaining food standards through use of standardized food recipes and safe food handling practices
• Maintains food cost through the minimization of food waste
• Identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings to the kitchen managers

What We're Looking For?

• Certificate or diploma from a reputable, post-secondary culinary training school is required
• Must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Journeyman’s papers or Red Seal required, industry experienced considered.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar environment is an asset
• Must have good time management skills, able to work in a consistently fast-paced environment and demonstrate work flexibility.
• Must be a positive, driven leader with an emphasis on development of employees to achieve desired results.
• Must have a passion for excellent food and creativity to develop custom menu options with ease
• Required to work to the business needs, days, evenings, weekends, holidays. This will at times require long hours especially during peak times

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (for up to and more than 8 hours)
• Must be able to work in both, hot and cold (fridge/freezer) environments

This position is for an open vacancy currently available within our organization.

Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-assisted tools that highlight relevant work history. These tools support our team but do not make any screening or hiring decisions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.