108 Head Chef jobs in Canada

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WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care

WHAT'S THE JOB?

• Responsible for smooth kitchen operation 
• Help set the standards of operation and culture 
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of flavour, presentation, and execution.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure accuracy and minimise waste. Uphold strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all kitchen practices. Collaborate with front-ofhouse leadership to maintain seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring a high-performing team environment.
• Experience with high end Institutional Catering is required 
• Address operational challenges proactively, ensuring smooth and effective kitchen operations.

 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Certification of culinary training, a degree in Culinary Arts or apprenticeship, Red Seal and journeyman certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive role in an upscale Catering Operation or fine dining kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Proven ability to manage costs, inventory, and kitchen budgets
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must have Class 5 Driver's License 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef who can bring creativity, precision, and leadership to our client's kitchen in Edmonton. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a restaurant that blends classic French tradition with modern elegance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (to commensurate with experience)
• Health benefits
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Creative freedom to develop a chef-driven menu
• Opportunities for career development
• Staff meals and dinner discounts
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a talented culinary team in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
• Design and execute a refined French menu that balances authenticity with contemporary flair.
• Ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency across all dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen, upholding all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Mentor kitchen staff, fostering growth, and cultivating a collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Contribute to menu innovation and daily specials (for those with the experience and flair to match).

What We’re Looking For:

• A culinary professional who brings both skill and soul to the kitchen.
• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in French cuisine and classical techniques (sauce-making, butchery, pastry, etc.).
• A culinary degree or Red Seal certification (strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you're passionate about people, performance, and growth and want to lead talent strategy from the ground up - Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly. Interested Candidates can submit their resumes directly to for our review.

Drake International is an equal-opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at .

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Calling all Pizza lovers.(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Assistant Head Chef up to £13.75 per hour plus Tronc and Benefits 

As Assistant Head Chef you will be a senior part of the kitchen team. Having the ability to run the kitchen in the head chefs absence. Understanding the need for great leadership and having an unparalleled passion for food.

What you'll get:

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
• Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a taster:

• Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes whilst they're away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food, whilst ensuring maximum profitability.
• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, be able to work across any section, and sharing this passion with your team.
• Planning for shifts, making sure the right level of food is prepared, and delegating duties to the team.
• Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
• Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us

Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality - You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness - You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun - You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It's never me, always we. Customers included.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Head Chef contributes to all back of house operations and is responsible for several functions including but not limited to: food preparation, inventory control, budgeting, and employee training. Must have a constant presence in the restaurant and ensure the company image is always positively supported through remarkable client experiences with consistently high levels of service.

WHO WE ARE

Built around a series of conversations amongst ourselves, the first thing we did was throw out all checklists, pre-conceptions and rules that govern what a "good" restaurant ought to be. Instead, we focused on things we all love about restaurants and what we loved about this amazing space. During this process we feel like friendships have been forged and a wonderful old space has been given new purpose and a new life. We created a restaurant where you can experience food that is both classic and original, both innovative and comforting.

COMPENSATION

• Annual salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year depending on experience
• Gratuities
• Paid leave for sick and bereavement
• Comprehensive company subsidized Health Benefits package
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Duty meals
• Professional development financial support
• Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead

• Oversee all aspects of food production, including involvement in menu planning and costing.
• Provide training, coaching, mentorship, motivation and direction to all back of house staff, continually striving to develop and upskill staff in all areas of culinary and leadership skills.
• Supervise and assist with food production to ensure all quality standards are maintained in all food and beverage areas.
• Always maintain composure and professionalism, ensuring back of house staff are supported and prepared for peak hours.
• Use logic and reason to identify solutions and alternatives for a successful outcome in many situations including cost/benefit analysis, sales and product quality, and conflict resolution.

Execute

• Ensure consistent food preparation, production and the highest calibre of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both.
• Ensure that the kitchen area and equipment is always maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.
• Evaluate current practices and processes, immediately recognize potential areas of conflict, and initiate ways to improve current business methods, quality of products and guest service.

Communicate

• Ensure proper foreseeability within all stations to confirm product is managed properly in order to execute prep procedures and service in a cost and time effective manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication and provide input to Culinary Director for menus, recipes, and processes that will increase revenue and productivity, decrease expenses and improve customer service and food quality.
• Respond in a positive and timely manner to all internal and external guest requests and complaints during service, while meeting standards to exceed the guest’s expectations in addition to remaining budget conscious.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Execute ad-hoc administrative and operational duties are required.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 3+ years’ experience with demonstrated success in a comparable role.
• Previous experience with operating large events is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of industry best practices, guest services and food and beverage.
• Strong communication skills in English with ability to establish and develop relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales objectives and substantial knowledge and experience with executing a culinary program.
• Practiced leadership skills in a hospitality environment and demonstrated ability to manage and train a team while positively influencing employee behavior and development.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to organize efficient work schedules, delegate tasks and work effectively under pressure to achieve objectives.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment related legislation.
• Experience handling employee issues/concerns and executing performance management procedures including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Strong team player that leads by example and has demonstrated the ability to reliably execute or delegate work to meet objectives.
• Food Safe Certification is required but can be obtained within 30 days of joining.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50lbs.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess high professional ethics and avoid extreme familiarity or conflicts with others.
• Must be over 18 as alcohol service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.

WHO YOU ARE

• Has a passion for hospitality and creativity.
• Communicates at a high-level both written and verbally.
• Well organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptional time management.
• Takes ownership of duties, shows initiative and is proactive.
• Ability to strategize with a strong focus on goal-driven priorities.
• Leads by example with a positive attitude, has great personal hygiene, and a welcoming demeanor.
• Possesses good judgment and problem-solving mindset.
• Flexible, willing to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings as well as weekends and holidays, based on the business needs.
• Tactful, uses discretion, and keeps confidential information secure.

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If you’re seeking a meaningful opportunity that gives you a higher purpose and enhances the lives of seniors and their families, choose your career at a The Care Group.
We honor diversity and inclusivity and are proud to offer a safe work environment that fosters growth, teamwork and fulfillment.

We are looking for a Head Chef to  join our compassionate and dynamic team at Braddan Private Hospital, located in the scenic Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver, B.C.

What’s In For You?
Beyond the perks that come with working for the area’s leading community healthcare provider we offer:

• Highest industry wage based on experience
• Benefits, vacation, paid sick days, RRSP
• Employee Recognition and Staff Appreciation Events
• Meaningful Connections

As a Head Chef your role will involve the following:

• Direct all aspects of the Culinary and Food & Beverage Operations
• Coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation.
• Ensure compliance of standards, policies, and procedures of Residential, Assisted and Independent Regulations and Safe food handling.
• Prepare meals according to special diets requirements (minced, puree, diabetic, etc.) and therapeutic diet orders.
• Hire, develop, and retain a diverse Team to deliver excellent products and services.
• Manage productivity and all expenses in accordance with business requirements.
• Conduct training for all Culinary and Serving staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
• Prepare monthly reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on targets.

Experience and skills:

• University Degree or College diploma in Hotel or F&B Management and/or culinary institute is preferred with Red Seal designation or equivalent considered an asset.
• Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification and Smart Serve Certification.
• Valid Pro-serve certification and must maintain certification.
• Experience preparing budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with 2 years of experience at the level of an Executive Chef.
• Proven team-builder and mentor with outstanding coaching skills.
• Management experience in a unionized environment as asset.
• Physically and mentally able to perform duties for above position
• COVID Vaccination Certificate

Nestled in Vancouver’s stunning Kitsilano community, Braddan Private Hospital features ocean and mountain views, cozy furnishings, and a welcoming atmosphere. With four stories of care, each floor includes a dining area, recreation space, and front courtyard—creating a comfortable, home-like environment for residents and staff alike. We work closely with Vancouver Coastal Health to provide both funded and private-pay care options.

This is your chance to grow your nursing career in a role that’s rewarding, engaging, and deeply meaningful.  If you're a dedicated LPN who’s ready to join a team that values your skills and compassion—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today by submitting your resume in confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: This position is offered through KitsCare Staff Solutions.

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