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Executive Chef — Aux Crochets, Grand Bend
Full-Time, Year-Round | Start: April 2026
Aux Crochets is a French-inspired fine dining restaurant opening in Grand Bend (42 Ontario St. S.). We're building something intentional: elevated hospitality, sharp execution, and an atmosphere rooted in Art Deco glamour—without the ego.
We're hiring an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen from opening through year-round operations. This is a leadership role for someone who can set standards, build a team, and deliver consistent excellence in every service.
What You'll Do
- Lead the culinary program: Menu execution, plating standards, prep systems, and service flow
- Build and lead the team: Hire cooks, train on technique and standards, coach daily, hold accountability
- Set service standards: Lead service, manage pace, quality checks, problem-solve in real-time
- Own kitchen operations: Ordering, inventory, prep planning, scheduling, food safety compliance
- Set the culture: Calm, respectful, collaborative, high-standard
- Work closely with your Sous Chef: Daily huddles, weekly debrief, shared problem-solving
- Report to the Culinary Director: Weekly check-ins on performance, staffing, challenges, and wins
What We're Looking For
- Proven kitchen leadership in fine dining or high-standard, high-volume environments
- Strong team leadership: steady, respectful, you make people around you better
- Systems mindset: you build repeatable prep and service standards
- High standards and attention to detail—without drama
- A "we" person: you collaborate well with ownership, FOH, and your team
The Structure
You'll manage the Sous Chef and line team. Your Sous Chef leads from the line, trains cooks, and supports service. Together, you set the standard and hold it every day. The Culinary Director provides strategic oversight and support.
Schedule & Commitment
- Full-time, year-round
- Service includes lunch + dinner, with weekend breakfast/lunch/dinner during peak periods
Compensation
Competitive / market-based, Starting at $75,000 (negotiated based on experience)
Company DescriptionOther Opportunities: https://bit.ly/Now-Hiring26Restaurant walkthrough: https://aux-crochets-coming-soon.sintra.site/
Aux Crochets is a French-inspired fine dining restaurant opening in Grand Bend (42 Ontario St. S.). We're building something intentional: elevated hospitality, sharp execution, and an atmosphere rooted in Art Deco glamour—without the ego. This is a rare luxury destination in Grand Bend, we need someone rare to join us.Company DescriptionOther Opportunities: https://bit.ly/Now-Hir...6\r\nRestaurant walkthrough: https://aux-crochets-coming-soon.sintra.site/\r\n\r\nAux Crochets is a French-inspired fine dining restaurant opening in Grand Bend (42 Ontario St. S.). We're building something intentional: elevated hospitality, sharp execution, and an atmosphere rooted in Art Deco glamour—without the ego. This is a rare luxury destination in Grand Bend, we need someone rare to join us.
