Head Chef

at  West Coast Grill Located in Sidney BC New location

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you ready to lead the culinary vision for an exciting new restaurant? We’re opening soon and are on the lookout for a passionate, innovative, and experienced Head Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and preparation techniques. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu creation, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

EXPERIENCE

• The opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a brand-new restaurant.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas can thrive.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within a restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, including food handling, preparation techniques, and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in menu planning, cost control, and inventory management is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with wine pairing is an asset but not a “must”!
  If If you’re ready to bring your passion for food to life and lead a kitchen like no other, we’d love to hear from you! If you are passionate about culinary arts and have the leadership skills necessary to inspire a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Head Chef!
  Let’s create something amazing together!
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $60,411.02-$65,326.11 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cooking: 5 years (required)
• Leadership: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Location:

• Sidney, BC V8L 2P6 (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-10
Expected start date: 2025-03-1

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• A creative mind to craft a unique and inspired menu.
• Strong leadership skills to build and motivate a dynamic kitchen team.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to food safety standards.
• Maintain inventory levels of food supplies and ingredients, placing orders as necessary to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure all food handling practices comply with health regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to create special events or themed menus that enhance guest experiences.
• Address any customer feedback or concerns regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.