Hello Nori Club Kitchen - Catering Chef

MOOLA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Nori in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Catering Chef to own the catering culinary operations. You will lead events from planning through execution, ensuring our food, presentation, staffing, timing, and guest experience consistently represent Hello Nori's standards.

Responsibilities include event planning and execution, production planning, staffing, cost control, food safety, and cross-functional coordination to optimize club kitchen scheduling and post-event reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, banquet, or high-volume off-premise culinary leadership.
• Proven experience managing event production from planning through execution.
• FOODSAFE Level 1 certification is required; Level 2 is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence is considered an asset for event site visits.
• Strong organizational and communication skills under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary execution of all catering events.
• Review event requirements, guest counts, menus, timelines and special requests.
• Build production and prep plans for upcoming catering events.
• Determine appropriate kitchen staffing and labour requirements.
• Coordinate food preparation, packaging, transportation, setup, service and breakdown.
• Lead and supervise catering kitchen staff during preparation and events.
• Train and develop catering kitchen team members.

Skills

Catering leadership

Event production management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

FOODSAFE Level 1 certification

Job description

On Location Full Time Vancouver, BC $50,000 - $60,000 CAD per year

Compensation:$50,000 to $60,000 CAD annually, based on qualifications and experience

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Catering Chef to take ownership of Hello Nori's catering culinary operations. This position is responsible for taking each catering event from planning and preparation through execution, ensuring our food, presentation, staffing, timing, and guest experience consistently represent the Hello Nori standard.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution

• Lead the culinary execution of all catering events
• Review event requirements, guest counts, menus, timelines, and special requests
• Build production and prep plans for upcoming catering events
• Determine appropriate kitchen staffing and labour requirements based on event size and complexity
• Coordinate food preparation, packing, transportation readiness, setup, service, and breakdown
• Lead and supervise catering kitchen staff during preparation and events
• Train and develop catering kitchen team members

Quality and Standards

• Maintain Hello Nori standards for food quality, portioning, presentation, and consistency
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards both in the kitchen and at event locations

Inventory and Cost Control

• Manage catering inventory, ordering, equipment, smallwares, and product requirements
• Monitor catering food cost, waste, labour, and operational efficiency

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Catering and Event Coordinator and other departments
• Partner with the Production Chef on shared Club Kitchen scheduling, equipment, and space needs
• Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities to improve execution

Availability

• Be available for events based on business needs, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, banquet, or high-volume off-premise culinary leadership
• Proven experience managing event production from planning through execution
• FOODSAFE Level 1 certification required, Level 2 an asset
• Valid driver's licence considered an asset for event site visits
• Strong organizational and communication skills, comfortable working under time pressure