head chef

Kin Kao Thai Kitchen; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Thai restaurant in Vancouver seeks a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, be skilled in recipe creation, and able to oversee kitchen staff. The position requires on-site work with no remote options. Salary is $36.60 hourly for 30 to 32 hours a week. This is a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant culinary experience.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to work on-site without option for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Supervise sous-chefs and kitchen staff.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Recipe creation

Menu planning

Supervision of kitchen staff

Food inventory management

Food quality assurance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Head chef position posted for Kin Kao Thai Kitchen. Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Experience: 5 years or more. Language: English. On-site work location in Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• 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

Employment details

• Location: Vancouver, BC V5L 3W8
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $36.60 hourly / 30 to 32 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Job Bank #3401404

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Languages

English

Additional responsibilities

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees as applicable; supports integration and foreign credential recognition

Employment groups

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

• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Support for Indigenous people

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?

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

2025-10-17

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