Lead Chef & Menu Innovator — High-Volume Bistro

JRoss Recruiters; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in the food industry is seeking a Head Chef for a busy restaurant in Chilliwack, British Columbia. This role involves leading a team of approximately 10 cooks, overseeing day-to-day operations, and managing food and labour costs. The desired candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high food quality and sustainability. This position offers a chance to collaborate on menu development and maintain a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and retain culinary teams.
• Solid understanding of kitchen systems, scheduling, and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a kitchen team of approximately 10 cooks.
• Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage food and labour costs, inventory, forecasting, and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Team training and development

Menu development

Inventory management

Culinary knowledge

Time management

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent training

Job description

A recruiting firm in the food industry is seeking a Head Chef for a busy restaurant in Chilliwack, British Columbia. This role involves leading a team of approximately 10 cooks, overseeing day-to-day operations, and managing food and labour costs. The desired candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high food quality and sustainability. This position offers a chance to collaborate on menu development and maintain a positive kitchen culture.