head chef

Employment and Social Development Canada; North Cowichan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Accommodation and Food Services industry is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation across multiple restaurants. This permanent, full-time position requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and food quality. The ideal candidate will have Canadian experience and a secondary school graduation certificate.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Canadian experience required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Good judgment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location: 6457 Norcross Rd Duncan, BC V9L 6C5
• Salary: $35.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3309122

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not available.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff, including specialist chefs, chefs, and cooks
• Prepare and cook food regularly or for special events
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients for weddings, banquets, and special functions
• Plan and oversee food preparation and cooking activities across multiple restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met
• Recruit and hire staff
• Order supplies and equipment

Supervision

• Supervise 3-4 people, including general cooks

Experience and Specialization

• Canadian experience
• International experience

Work conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Good judgment

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

June 17, 2025

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. While the Government of Canada strives for accuracy, its authenticity cannot be guaranteed.

• Industry: Accommodation and Food Services
• Number of job postings advertised: 2
• Business size: Medium-sized (5-100 employees)