executive chef

Ask for Luigi Restaurant; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top dining establishment in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising cooking staff, creating innovative recipes, and ensuring food quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience managing a kitchen and a secondary school graduation certificate. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $35.50 to $39.75 per hour and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff and creating menus to meet quality standards.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes and manage kitchen operations.
• Supervise cooking staff and plan menus.

Skills

Kitchen management

Recipe creation

Staff supervision

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Job description

Executive Chef

Posted on December 03, 2025

Employer: Luigi Restaurant

Location: 305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4

Work location: On site

Work type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Salary: $35.50 to $39.75 per hour (Negotiable)

Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff, supervise kitchen operations, create new recipes, manage event catering, and recruit staff. Requires experience managing kitchen staff and creating menus that meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities across the restaurant
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Qualifications

• Secondary (high school) graduation certificate or equivalent experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience

Who can apply for this job?

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

Advertised until

2026-01-02