Head Chef - Chilliwack - JRoss Recruiters

Description

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a kitchen team of approximately 10 cooks
• Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Collaborate with ownership and management on seasonal menu development and long-term culinary direction
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, timing, and execution
• Manage food and labour costs, inventory, forecasting, and waste reduction
• Establish and maintain kitchen systems, prep standards, and recipes
• Train and develop team members in technique, standards, and culture
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Partner closely with the General Manager to align culinary and guest experience goals
• Support special events, features, and seasonal promotions
• Build a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture
• Recruit, retain, and develop strong back-of-house talent
• Review financial performance and adjust operations to optimize profitability
• Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, and passion

Requirements

• 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
• Strong business acumen with hands‑on experience managing food cost and labour
• Experience with menu development, recipe creation, and modern plating
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident, collaborative leadership and communication style
• Solid understanding of kitchen systems, scheduling, and workflow
• Experience with modern bistro cuisine; Eastern European influence considered an asset
• Commitment to quality ingredients, sustainability, and responsible kitchen practices
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training preferred
• Proficiency with inventory management and food‑costing systems
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends