executive chef

Japikor Cuisine Corporation; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local culinary company in Kelowna is searching for an Executive Chef to manage kitchen staff, create recipes, and ensure food quality. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and relevant culinary certifications. Responsibilities include menu planning, maintaining food inventory, and leading culinary projects. The position is full-time with an hourly rate of $36.60 for 30 hours per week. Daily, weekend, and evening shifts required. Benefits include health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience as a chef.
• Must possess knowledge of various culinary genres.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Create new recipes and prepare food.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Job details

Posted on December 09, 2025 by Employer details Japikor Cuisine Corporation

Executive Chef

Job overview and responsibilities listed below.

Location

• Kelowna , BC V1X 3R4
• On site

Salary

$ 36.60 HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week

Employment terms

• Permanent employment
• Full time
• Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
• Start date: 2026-01-19

Experience

5 years or more

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages

English

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Dim Sum
• French
• Canadian
• Japanese cuisine
• European
• International
• Korean
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
• Filipino cuisine
• Mediterranean cuisine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada 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

2026-01-08