Chef de Cuisine - Catering

Vancouver, BC
$85,000-95,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

SummaryA well-established and highly regarded culinary operation in Vancouver is seeking a hands-on Catering Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-performing kitchen team in a dynamic, event-driven environment. This is an opportunity for a composed, organized, and execution-focused culinary leader to step into a pivotal role within a fast-paced catering operation known for delivering high-quality experiences at scale. The successful candidate will bring structure, leadership, and consistency to a busy kitchen while elevating team performance and event execution. Reporting to senior culinary leadership, the Catering Chef de Cuisine will oversee a brigade of approximately 15 to 18 team members and take ownership of the day-to-day operations of a high-volume catering kitchen. This role is best suited to a leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, leads from the front, and brings a calm, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.Contact Marc Roberts at or submit your resume in confidence below.Description

Lead, coach, and develop a brigade of 15 to 18 culinary team members
Oversee all day-to-day catering kitchen operations
Execute high-volume food production for events of varying size and complexity
Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution standards
Provide hands-on leadership across prep, production, and event execution
Maintain strong organization and workflow to meet tight timelines and service demands
Foster a positive, accountable, and performance-driven kitchen culture
Take ownership of key operational responsibilities and support overall business needs
Ensure clear communication and alignment across the kitchen team

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or senior kitchen leader in catering, banquet, or high-volume production environments
Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Calm, steady, and solutions-focused under pressure
Strong execution skills with a focus on consistency and operational excellence
Reliable, accountable, and team-oriented
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain strong kitchen teams

Corporate Culture

Competitive base salary of $85,000 to $95,000
Additional earning potential through event-based compensation
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Extended health benefits
Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a respected and growing operation

Position TypePermanent

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