Chef / Kitchen Leadership - JOEY Ottawa

This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you join our team, you can expect intensity, excitement and energy. Through our culture of people development, we are committed to the continuous learning and growth of our teams.The JOEY Accelerated Leadership Program is a three-month fast-tracked development program for those with proven leadership abilities and skills to offer from previous experiences. Throughout this program, you will learn within Operations how to effectively run a multi-million-dollar business while elevating your skills in people and leadership development. You will gain an understanding of how JOEY leads through people within a high-performing coaching culture. Our goal is to provide you with the training and education you need to feel empowered to grow and develop with the JOEY Restaurant Business and Community.As a Culinary Leader, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar Restaurant and its people. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performing team of 50-100 individuals, while driving their personal growth. You will efficiently deliver and execute quarterly strategic planning goals while upholding the highest standards in product, profit, environment, and experience.Requirements1-3+ years industry experience in a Culinary Leadership roleProven ability to develop, coach and inspire a high-performing teamExcels in proactively recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talentExposure to PNL management, including budgeting and forecastingHigh attention to detail with integrity to product quality assuranceDesire to support opening new restaurants across Canada and the USFood Safe and Health & Safety Certification Core ValuesYou value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.You approach life with fearless determination and a sense of fun.You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.You are passionate about quality and professionalism.You believe in unleashing the potential in others.Annual Compensation Range $48,000 - $85,000 / year The above total compensation range is based on an annual salary plus total estimated tips. BenefitsExtended health planFlexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needsIndustry partner incentivesMental and Physical health support plansTuition & Education and Professional Accreditation subsidiesRecruiting & Referral bonus programsOngoing Leadership Development CoursesThis posting represents an existing vacancy on our team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and development, apply today. Our applicant tracking system uses AI-enabled tools to help sort applications based on job-related criteria, but members of our hiring team personally review all applications and make all hiring decisions. JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurants, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurants will be contacted to participate further in this process. JOEY Restaurants provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.

This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you join our team, you can expect intensity, excitement and energy. Through our culture of people development, we are committed to the continuous learning and growth of our teams.

The JOEY Accelerated Leadership Program is a three-month fast-tracked development program for those with proven leadership abilities and skills to offer from previous experiences. Throughout this program, you will learn within Operations how to effectively run a multi-million-dollar business while elevating your skills in people and leadership development. You will gain an understanding of how JOEY leads through people within a high-performing coaching culture. Our goal is to provide you with the training and education you need to feel empowered to grow and develop with the JOEY Restaurant Business and Community.

As a Culinary Leader, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar Restaurant and its people. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performing team of 50-100 individuals, while driving their personal growth. You will efficiently deliver and execute quarterly strategic planning goals while upholding the highest standards in product, profit, environment, and experience.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years industry experience in a Culinary Leadership role
• Proven ability to develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team
• Excels in proactively recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent
• Exposure to PNL management, including budgeting and forecasting
• High attention to detail with integrity to product quality assurance
• Desire to support opening new restaurants across Canada and the US
• Food Safe and Health & Safety Certification
  

Core Values

• You value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.
• You approach life with fearless determination and a sense of fun.
• You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.
• You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.
• You are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• You believe in unleashing the potential in others.

Annual Compensation Range

$48,000 - $85,000 / year

The above total compensation range is based on an annual salary plus total estimated tips.

Benefits

• Extended health plan
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs
• Industry partner incentives
• Mental and Physical health support plans
• Tuition & Education and Professional Accreditation subsidies
• Recruiting & Referral bonus programs
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses

This posting represents an existing vacancy on our team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and development, apply today.

Our applicant tracking system uses AI-enabled tools to help sort applications based on job-related criteria, but members of our hiring team personally review all applications and make all hiring decisions.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurants, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurants will be contacted to participate further in this process.

JOEY Restaurants provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.

JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests. With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then give them the tools, environment, and opportunities to grow. At JOEY, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. We develop leaders at every level, celebrate high performance, and empower our teams to carve their own path. Because when our people thrive, everything else follows. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine warmth and care is always on the table.” It’s more than hospitality - it’s how we show up for each other, how we take care of our guests, and how we give back to the communities we’re part of. Whether it’s a table for two or a team of 200, we lead with care in every interaction. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for almost two decades, JOEY is where passion meets purpose — and where potential is unleashed. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential.

JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests.

With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then give them the tools, environment, and opportunities to grow.

At JOEY, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. We develop leaders at every level, celebrate high performance, and empower our teams to carve their own path. Because when our people thrive, everything else follows.

We live by a simple credo:

“Genuine warmth and care is always on the table.”

It’s more than hospitality - it’s how we show up for each other, how we take care of our guests, and how we give back to the communities we’re part of. Whether it’s a table for two or a team of 200, we lead with care in every interaction.

Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for almost two decades, JOEY is where passion meets purpose — and where potential is unleashed. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential.