Chef & Sous Chef

Whitehorse Chamber; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Tips

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Training and development

Advancement pathways

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

ESL training on site

Job summary

Northern Vision Development (NVD) is seeking a Chef to lead day-to-day back-of-house execution across its Yukon restaurant concepts. You will drive high-quality, well-presented meals while mentoring a disciplined kitchen team and maintaining strong food safety standards.

Join a hands-on leadership role with focus on service excellence, allergen protocols, and cost-aware operations within a northern hospitality portfolio including Belly of the Bison, Gold Pan Saloon, and Carved.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to lead service while maintaining quality, consistency, and pace.
• Experience training and supporting back-of-house staff.
• Strong kitchen organization for prep, ordering, and station management.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergens, and compliance.
• Calm, solutions-focused communication under pressure.
• Leadership style that builds accountability and team trust.

Responsibilities

• Guests consistently receive high-quality, well-presented food worth returning for.
• Kitchen execution is consistent, maintaining standards for quality, timing, and prep.
• Recipes, portioning, plating, and allergen protocols are followed with discipline.
• The team is scheduled, trained, supported, and growing in skill and professionalism.
• Inventory, ordering, and food costs are well managed.
• Front- and back-of-house collaborate effectively for smooth service.
• Food safety and sanitation standards are consistently met.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Station management

Food safety

Communication under pressure

Accountability

Team trust

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

We shape, build, and connect the North. We do this by anchoring our work in Drive, Rigour, and Kindness - ambition in what we pursue, discipline in how we deliver, and respect in how we lead.

The opportunity

*Permanent work authorization is required. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are seeking a Chef to join our restaurant division and lead day-to-day back-of-house execution under the direction of the Executive Chef. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on strong service, consistent standards, and building disciplined, high-performing kitchen teams. Our portfolio includes:

• Belly of the Bison - An upscale, refined dining experience focused on premium ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and a modern interpretation of northern cuisine.
• Gold Pan Saloon - A lively, high-energy restaurant and bar known for its casual atmosphere, comfort-driven menu, and strong connection to local culture and nightlife.
• Carved - A contemporary dining space centered on approachable, well-executed dishes with a focus on quality ingredients and a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Each concept offers a distinct dining experience all grounded in strong hospitality and a connection to the North. Depending on experience and fit, successful candidates may be placed within one of our restaurant concepts where their skills and leadership can have the greatest impact.

What does your success look like?

• Guests consistently receive high-quality, well-presented food worth returning for.
• Kitchen execution is consistent, maintaining standards for quality, timing, and prep.
• Recipes, portioning, plating, and allergen protocols are followed with discipline.
• The team is scheduled, trained, supported, and growing in skill and professionalism.
• Inventory, ordering, and food costs are well managed.
• Front- and back-of-house collaborate effectively for smooth service.
• Food safety and sanitation standards are consistently met.

What you bring to the role

• Culinary experience in a commercial kitchen, with leadership in a chef, sous chef, or senior line role.
• Ability to lead service while maintaining quality, consistency, and pace.
• Experience training and supporting back-of-house staff.
• Strong kitchen organization, including prep, ordering, and station management.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergens, and compliance.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach with clear communication under pressure.
• Leadership style that builds accountability, consistency, and team trust.

Why build your career with us?

This role offers the chance to help lead a new culinary standard and vision for NVD. We offer:

• 2- weeks vacation pay, increasing at defined service milestones
• Tips
• Health coverage including extended health, dental, and vision
• RRSP matching to help you build long-term financial security
• Training and development
• Pathways for advancement; we prioritize promoting from within
• Preferred staff and friends and family rates across our hotel portfolio
• Preferred staff pricing at our restaurants
• Employee assistance and wellness program for you and your dependents
• English as a second language training offered on site

Employment conditions:

Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)

About NVD

Northern Vision Development is a majority First Nation-owned company based in the Yukon with a growing regional footprint. For more than two decades, we’ve built and operated hotels, restaurants, residential and commercial properties, seniors living communities, and mixed-use developments across the North.

We are operators and entrepreneurs at heart, locally present and performance-focused. We build strong businesses and lasting partnerships that strengthen our communities.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Joining NVD means becoming part of a team that takes ownership, works collaboratively, and helps shape how northern communities live, work, and gather.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email [e-mail]

*Thank you for considering NVD as part of your career journey. We're not able to personally connect with every applicant so only those selected for an interview will be contacted.