head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Richmond; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuan's Garden Restaurant in Richmond, BC is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee chefs and cooks, plan menus, and monitor food costs. This permanent, full-time role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced kitchen and attention to quality.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience, a secondary school credential, and the ability to work at the physical location. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to work with weddings and special events.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• 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.
• Lead/instruct individuals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted onSeptember 15, 2026 by Employer details Yuan's Garden Restaurant

Job details

• Salary 38.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3660062

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2026-10-06

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