head chef

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the next chapter of our restaurant. This is a leadership role for someone who cares deeply about food, team culture, consistency, and creating an experience guests want to come back for. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative menus, create memorable tasting-menu experiences and seasonal features, lead and mentor a kitchen team, and leave your mark on a growing restaurant brand. What You?ll Do * Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, including prep, service, ordering, inventory, and closing procedures * Develop, test, cost, and execute innovative seasonal menus that reflect the restaurant?s identity and appeal to guests * Design and deliver creative tasting menus, chef?s menus, special events, and elevated multi-course dining experiences * Create compelling weekly and seasonal features that use high-quality ingredients, respond to trends, and drive guest interest and sales * Maintain consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, portioning, timing, and flavour * Hire, train, schedule, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff * Manage food cost, labour, waste, inventory, and supplier relationships * Ensure all food-safety, sanitation, and health-regulation requirements are met * Build efficient kitchen systems, prep lists, recipes, and station standards * Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership on menu direction, events, promotions, guest feedback, and restaurant growth * Create a positive, professional, accountable kitchen culture What We?re Looking For * Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader * Demonstrated ability to create original, well-executed menus, tasting menus, and profitable food features * Strong understanding of menu engineering, food costing, portion control, ordering, inventory management, and labour control * A creative point of view, knowledge of current food trends, and a passion for seasonal, high-quality ingredients * Proven ability to lead a busy kitchen calmly and effectively * High standards for cleanliness, organization, consistency, and execution * Excellent communication and leadership skills * A valid FoodSafe certification, or willingness to obtain one * Availability to work restaurant hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays What We Offer * Competitive compensation based on experience * Real creative ownership over menu development, tasting menus, features, and kitchen direction * The opportunity to showcase your culinary point of view and build your reputation in Vancouver?s hospitality industry * A supportive environment that values leadership, ideas, innovation, and high standards * Growth opportunities for the right long-term candidate * Staff meals and a team-focused workplace If you are a chef who wants more than simply running service, someone who wants to create exciting food, develop a strong team, and build memorable dining experiences, we would love to meet you. Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Benefits: * Discounted or free food * On-site parking Work Location: In person Location Vancouver , BC Work location On site Salary $ 60,000 to $ 75,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10231860779 Various locations Vancouver, BC