head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Western in Vancouver is seeking an experienced restaurant chef to join our team. This permanent, full-time role involves leading kitchen operations, preparing and cooking food for guests, and coordinating menu planning for weddings, banquets, and special functions.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of experience, a relevant trades certificate or diploma, and the ability to work onsite at our location.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• Other trades certificate or diploma

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Job details

• Salary 38.46 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3670976

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 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
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

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

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

• 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

2026-10-03

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.