executive chef

Job Bank; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 83,631,000 - 111,464,000; Full time

Job summary

Aftr Hours Foodie in New Westminster, BC is seeking an executive chef to lead kitchen operations, menu development, and food safety in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience, a college certificate or diploma in culinary arts, and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. On-site work with potential relocation supports.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience as a chef or in a related role.

Skills

Leadership

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Posted onSeptember 12, 2026 by Employer details Aftr Hours Foodie

Job details

executive chef

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Asset languages

• Creoles and pidgins

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Willing to relocate
• Catering firm
• Bakery
• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Head chef
• Chef

Cuisine specialties

• African cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-10-03

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Location

• New Westminster , BC V3M 3H5
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 38.90 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 4 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3670909

Languages

English

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.