Chef

Ask For Luigi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Dining discount

Health benefits

Career growth

KT Bonus Program

Job summary

Ask for Luigi in Vancouver's Railtown is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team and elevate our Italian-inspired menu. You will nurture a supportive, creative environment and collaborate on seasonal menus with a focus on great ingredients and hospitality.

With 2+ years in a kitchen leadership role, you will mentor staff, manage costs, and help grow the team within Kitchen Table Group.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar kitchen leadership role.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop a kitchen team.
• Creativity and an interest in contributing to menu development.
• Experience managing food costs, labour, inventory, and day-to-day kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and uphold Ask for Luigi standards.
• Develop seasonal menus and innovate daily specials.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including inventory and food costs.
• Mentor and develop line cooks and support staff.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Italian cuisine

Mentoring

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tucked into Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood, Ask for Luigi is a Michelin-recommended restaurant known for its handmade pasta, thoughtful Italian-inspired cooking, and warm, lively atmosphere. Our name comes from a story — the kind Italians love to share over a good meal. A friend of a friend tells you, “When you go there, you have to ask for Luigi.” And when you do, you're welcomed like family. It's a simple idea that's been part of who we are since day one: great food, genuine hospitality, and making people feel at home.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our talented kitchen team and build on everything that makes Ask for Luigi special. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about great ingredients, creative cooking, and bringing out the best in their team. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute fresh ideas, develop seasonal menus, and work alongside a dedicated team that takes pride in what they do.

What you bring to the table

• A genuine passion for cooking, great ingredients, and Italian food
• 2+ years of experience in a similar kitchen leadership role
• A strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop a kitchen team
• Creativity and an interest in contributing to menu development
• Experience managing food costs, labour, inventory, and day-to-day kitchen operations
• A calm, confident, and approachable leadership style
• Knowledge of Italian food, wine, and aperitivi is an asset

What we offer

• Competitive base salary, plus gratuities and the KT Bonus Program (posted salary range reflects base salary only)
• Paid vacation
• 50% off dining at Kitchen Table restaurants and cafés for you and up to three guests
• Extended health benefits, including dental and vision
• A positive, supportive team that takes pride in its work
• Opportunities to grow and develop within Kitchen Table Group

Kitchen Table Group is a Vancouver-based hospitality group behind a collection of restaurants and cafés, including Ask for Luigi, Gigi’s, Di Beppe, Pourhouse, Giovane Caffè, Farina a Legna, Motoretta, and more. We're a group of people who love food, hospitality, and bringing people together. Across our restaurants, we believe in creating places where guests feel welcome, teams feel supported, and good ideas are always encouraged.