Global-Inspired, Upmarket-Casual Dining

18 hours ago

Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada TasteWorks Full time

We are a refined dining concept preparing to open our second location planned for the Vancouver market in Port Moody. We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead the kitchen and help define the culinary identity of a growing premium restaurant brand from the ground up. This role is ideal for a chef who values precision, leadership, and elevated yet approachable cuisine, and who is excited by the opportunity to grow with a quality-driven hospitality group.

This is a rare opportunity to join a restaurant at its inception and play a key role in shaping its future. As Head Chef, you will have meaningful creative influence, the ability to build and mentor your own team, and the support of ownership that values quality, consistency, and long-term growth. The restaurant is designed casually refined dining destination that blends polished service with an approachable, energetic atmosphere. The menu is globally inspired, anchored by premium steaks and seafood, and designed to feel elevated without being formal. The experience is high-end yet welcoming and social, with a strong focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful execution, and consistency. As a luxury but casual dining experience, offering the resources, environment, and autonomy required to execute at a high level while maintaining a strong, professional kitchen culture.

What you'll do: You will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring every dish meets the brand's culinary standards. Your responsibilities will include menu development, team leadership, food quality control, and operational excellence. You will manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships, while maintaining strict compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Working closely with front-of-house leadership, you will help deliver a seamless, polished guest experience and foster a respectful, performance-driven kitchen environment.

What we're looking for: A minimum of five years' experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role within a high-volume or upscale dining environment is required. Strong leadership skills, sound business awareness, and the ability to execute refined menus with consistency are essential. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about quality ingredients, modern techniques, and team development. Experience within the Canadian hospitality industry and knowledge of local sourcing is considered an asset.

What we offer :We offer a competitive salary aligned with experience, creative input into menu development, and the opportunity to grow with a premium restaurant brand expanding within British Columbia. This role provides stability, professional respect, and the chance to lead a kitchen built on excellence from day one.

If you are ready to lead and help shape a new dining destination in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver market, we invite you to apply.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Extended health care

Work Location: In person

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