head chef

Beijing Duck Restaurant Ltd DBA QuanJuDe Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Vancouver seeks a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead a large team. Key responsibilities include creating new recipes, planning menus, and consulting with clients for events like weddings and banquets. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in a similar role and holds the Cook Trade Certification. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality food and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Head Chef.
• Ability to supervise over 20 personnel.
• Experience in cooking for events and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Consult with clients on events and functions.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent

Tools

Cook Trade Certification

Bakery goods and desserts skills

Fish and seafood skills

Meat and poultry skills

Stocks, soups and sauces skills

Job description

Job Title

Head Chef

Location

2808-2818 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V5 (On‑site)

Salary

$20.00 to $33.27 per hour (to be negotiated). 30 to 37.5 hours per week.

Employment Type

Permanent, Full‑time

Start Date

As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks (more than 20 people)

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a similar role
• Certifications: Cook Trade Certification
• Technical Skills: Bakery goods and desserts, eggs and dairy, fish and seafood, meat, poultry and game, stocks, soups and sauces, vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Personal Traits: Dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, flexibility, initiative, organization, reliability, team player
• Work Site Requirements: Wet/damp, noisy, odorous, hot, non‑smoking environment; staff accommodation available
• Security/Safety: Medical exam required
• Transportation: Public transportation available

Who Can Apply

The employer accepts applications from:

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

Advertising Period

Advertised until: 2026-01-06