Executive Chef – New Italian Panuozzo Concept | Beltline, Calgary

Join the Launch of Calgary's Newest Italian Dining Experience

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Executive Chef to lead the opening of an exciting new Italian Panuozzo concept in Calgary's Beltline.

This is an opportunity to be part of a restaurant from day one, helping build the kitchen culture, develop the team, and execute a food program focused on quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality. Working alongside our Culinary Director, you will play a key leadership role in bringing the concept to life while maintaining exceptional operational standards.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and takes pride in building great teams and great food.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations and daily kitchen execution.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture.
• Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, plating standards, and operating procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and organization.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and supplier relationships.
• Control food cost through effective purchasing, portion control, waste reduction, and inventory
• management.
• Build and manage labor schedules while maintaining productivity targets.
• Monitor labor costs and adjust staffing levels based on business needs.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta Health Services regulations and all food safety standards.
• Work closely with the Culinary Director on menu development, recipe refinement, seasonal features,
• and continuous improvement.
• Assist with recipe costing, standardization, and operational efficiencies.
• Support the successful opening of the restaurant and contribute to its long-term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and fresh, scratch cooking.
• Restaurant opening experience is considered an asset.
• Proven success managing food cost, labor cost, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Food Safe certification required.

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside the team.
• Someone who values consistency as much as creativity.
• A chef who develops people and builds a positive kitchen culture.
• A professional with a strong work ethic and a sense of ownership.
• Someone excited to grow with a new and expanding hospitality brand.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000, based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation.
• Staff meals and dining discounts.
• Opportunities for career growth within our hospitality group.
• The opportunity to help launch and lead one of Calgary's newest restaurant concepts.

Apply Today

Please email your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit to:

ryan@oleayyc.com

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person