Executive Chef | Full-time | Union Hotel

The Executive Chef will primarily focus on leading the culinary vision and day-to-day operations for Sahni restaurant, Humble Donkey café and bar, and the lounge. This role will ensure the consistent preparation and presentation of innovative, high-quality Indian and East African cuisine while building and developing a strong culinary team.

The Executive Chef is primarily responsible for:

• Lead, inspire, and develop the Kitchen and Stewarding teams, creating a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Provide culinary leadership in Indian and North African cuisine, bringing creativity, authenticity, and innovation to menu development and execution.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop culinary talent, building a strong team and supporting ongoing learning and career development.
• Oversee key operational and financial areas, including food costs, labour, purchasing, productivity, and menu costing.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and Food and Beverage Manager to shape and execute the hotel’s overall food and beverage vision.
• Be a visible, hands-on culinary leader, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest experiences across all outlets.

What We are Looking for...

• 3-5 years’ experience as Executive Chef or 4-5 years as Executive Sous Chef within a full-service hotel environment.
• University or College diploma in a culinary or hospitality field, with preference given to individuals who are ‘Red Seal’ certified.
• Brings a firsthand approach to training and a leadership style committed to developing and motivating the culinary team to attain a superior level of guest service.
• Proven experience in menu and service design.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a definite asset.
• Strong computer skills, and a knowledge of Microsoft Office and Hotel Property Management Systems is essential.
• Organized, results orientated, proven time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve impressive performance results.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, team, communication, and coaching skills.
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment-maintaining composure and objectivity with guests and team members.
• Available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as required, including occasional ‘Manager-On-Duty’ shifts.

This posting for an existing vacancy

About Us

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S. and ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values as our road map: Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team members in how we do business, which will continue to enhance engagement and retention. Today, we look for new team members who demonstrate both aptitude and the passion to embrace and contribute to our Culture.

Help us build something exceptional!

The Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to respecting the independence and dignity of all persons by providing a barrier-free environment for all guests, colleagues, and job applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at 905-362-9480. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.