Italian Chef

Recutify Inc.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium bakery cafe in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Italian Chef to develop an authentic Italian menu and manage day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Culinary Arts and 5-7 years of experience in bakery-style culinary operations. Strong leadership and creativity are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and performance incentives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as an Italian Chef in bakery-style culinary operations.
• Deep understanding of Italian cuisine and baking techniques.
• Experience training multicultural kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an authentic Italian bakery menu.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring quality control.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff on Italian recipes and preparation methods.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Time Management

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an authentic Italian bakery menu featuring premium breads (focaccia, ciabatta, grissini) pastries (cannoli, cornetti, sfogliatella) and desserts (tiramisu, crostata, panna cotta).
• Design and innovate new items blending Italian tradition with modern culinary techniques.
• Oversee day-to‑day kitchen operations for the bakery section—ensuring product consistency, quality control and adherence to food safety standards.
• Lead, train and mentor kitchen staff on Italian recipes, plating standards and preparation methods.
• Collaborate with management on seasonal offerings, menu engineering and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP / CFIA).
• Source and maintain relationships with premium suppliers for authentic Italian ingredients.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 5 7 years of experience as an Italian Chef with proven expertise in bakery‑style culinary operations (not limited to baking).
• Deep understanding of Italian cuisine—regional specialties, techniques and presentation styles.
• Strong leadership, team management and time‑management skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a premium bakery café, Italian restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Familiarity with both traditional and modern Italian baking techniques.
• Exposure to North American hospitality standards is an asset.
• Experience training multicultural teams in a high‑performance kitchen environment.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience plus benefits and performance incentives.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1