Executive chef

All First Nations Jobs; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site recreation and activities

Transportation provided by employer

Parking available

Job summary

The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery in Yellowknife is seeking an Executive Chef to balance leadership with hands-on cooking. You’ll manage the kitchen team, develop menus, and maintain high standards across operations, stepping in as needed during service and leading from the front.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, community-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Estimate labour costs.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook meals for events such as banquets and adjust for high-volume service.
• Lead and train staff in kitchen operations and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Cost estimation

Communication

Education

Secondary high school certificate

Job description

# Executive chefFull TimeThe Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery3905 Franklin Avenue Yellowknife, NT X1A 2S6, Northwest Territories, Northwest TerritoriesPosted Jul 19, 2026Closes Jan 15, 2027Never pay merely to view a vacancy, apply, attend an interview or receive a job offer. Report requests for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, passwords or banking information.Job ID107570Job NOC62200Wage$82,000.00 to $104,000.00 yearly## Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a working Executive Chef, a culinary leader who balances management responsibilities with hands-on cooking and team development. You’ll manage the team, develop menus, and maintain high standards across the kitchen.You’ll be responsible for guiding the team, setting standards, and driving the kitchen forward. You won’t be tied to a station, but you should be comfortable stepping in during service when needed and leading from the front. You’ll build and lead a team you trust, enabling you to balance leadership responsibilities with service when it matters most.This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is ready to take real ownership of a kitchen while being part of a tight-knit, community-driven team **Shifts:** Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available **Languages**English#### **Education*** Secondary (high) school graduation certificate* or equivalent experience#### **Experience**3 years to less than 5 years#### **Wage:** **82,000 to 104,000 annually (To be negotiated based on the experience)**#### **On site**Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.### **Responsibilities**#### **Tasks*** Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items* Estimate labour costs* Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory* Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking 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* Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff* Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods* Requisition food and kitchen supplies* Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants* Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards* Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks* Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food* Leading/instructing individuals### **Additional information**#### **Work conditions and physical capabilities*** Fast-paced environment* Tight deadlines* Handling heavy loads* Physically demanding* Attention to detail* Combination of sitting, standing, walking#### **Personal suitability*** Leadership* Dependability* Efficient interpersonal skills* Excellent oral communication* Flexibility* Initiative* Organized* Reliability* Team player### **Benefits*** On-site recreation and activities* Other benefits* Transportation provided by the employer* Parking available**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.## Employment TermsPermanent Employment## Education RequirementSecondary (high) school graduation certificate (or equivalent experience)## Experience Requirement3 years to less than 5 years## Language RequirementEnglish## Target GroupsWe welcome applications from qualified candidates, including Indigenous applicants, mature workers, veterans, youth who may face barriers to employment and newcomers. Applicants may choose whether to self-identify.## Work Hours Per Week40-40 hours week