Chef de Cuisine

Join the Culinary Leadership Team at Turner Hospitality Group

Are you a hands-on, creative culinary leader with a passion for French-inspired cooking and delivering exceptional guest experiences? Poppy's French Bistro - part of Turner Hospitality Group - is looking for an experienced Head Chef to guide our kitchen team in the heart of downtown Collingwood.

Turner Hospitality Group is committed to scratch-made cuisine, genuine hospitality, and inviting, thoughtfully designed spaces. Our expanding portfolio - from Italian trattorias to modern Asian restaurants and French bistros - offers meaningful growth opportunities within a supportive hospitality organization.

About the Role

As the Head Chef at Poppy's, you'll serve as both the creative and operational lead of the kitchen. You'll drive menu development, maintain the highest culinary standards, and ensure guests enjoy exceptional meals every time they visit. Working alongside ownership and management, you'll set the pace for quality, collaboration, and innovation.

This role is ideal for a passionate, motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment and is ready to make a lasting impact on Collingwood's dining community.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Kitchen: Oversee daily operations with a focus on consistency, precision, and culinary excellence.
• Inspire Your Team: Mentor, train, and guide kitchen staff to achieve their highest potential.
• Maintain Standards: Ensure full adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Drive Performance: Manage ordering, inventory, and food costs to support operational and financial targets.
• Collaborate: Work with ownership and management on menus, seasonal offerings, and new initiatives.
• Shape Culture: Create and sustain a positive, professional, and growth-focused kitchen environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding hospitality group
• Dining discounts across all Turner Hospitality Group locations
• A supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and excellence

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service or upscale restaurant
• Strong background in French or European-inspired cuisine
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, cost management, and kitchen operations
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities
• A hands-on, standards-driven approach with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Turner Hospitality Group is committed to developing a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility

We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with the OHRC and AODA. Please let us know if you require any adjustments.

Be Part of Something Special

Help shape the future of Collingwood's culinary scene with Poppy's French Bistro.

Apply today and continue your culinary journey with Turner Hospitality Group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Work Location: In person