Senior Chef - Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill (Vancouver)
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Senior Chef – Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill (Vancouver)
**Location:**Vancouver, BC (Home Store)
**Position Type:**Full-Time
**Reports To:**Regional Chef / MUL Team
About the Role
The Senior Chef at Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill plays a key leadership role within our high volume, event driven Vancouver flagship location while also supporting broader multi unit culinary initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves innovation, and is passionate about elevating food quality and guest experience across multiple stores.
The Senior Chef will assist with operational culinary leadership, lead menu innovation projects, train and support teams across various locations, and contribute to new product development—particularly our Feature Burger of the Month program.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Operations
- Support daily back-of-house operations at the Vancouver restaurant, ensuring consistent adherence to Shark Club brand standards.
- Lead kitchen teams during peak periods in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
- Uphold and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Cost Controls & COG Management
- Monitor and manage food cost (COG) performance, ensuring accuracy in portioning, waste control, and recipe execution.
- Support inventory processes including ordering, transfers, waste tracking, and variance investigation.
- Assist the MUL team in driving cost efficiencies across multiple stores.
Multi-Unit Leadership (MUL) Support
- Assist the MUL team with culinary standards, audits, coaching, and store-level performance improvement.
- Provide on site culinary support to other Shark Club locations as required.
- Travel to assist with openings, training, operational support, and special projects.
Menu Innovation & Development
- Collaborate closely with culinary leadership to develop and test new menu items.
- Play a lead role in curating, testing, and refining recipes for the Feature Burger of the Month program.
- Participate in structured kitchen tests, tastings, and feedback sessions for upcoming menu cycles.
- Prepare documentation and training resources related to new recipes and procedures.
Training & Team Development
- Train BOH teams across multiple locations on new menu items, techniques, and procedures.
- Mentor line cooks and junior kitchen leaders to strengthen bench development and operational excellence.
- Support consistent execution by providing hands-on coaching and follow-up.
Event & Volume Management
- Contribute to strategic planning and execution during major events, sports broadcasts, and high-volume days in the Vancouver flagship store.
- Ensure efficient production, quality control, and speed of service in a busy environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3–5+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume casual dining or sports bar environments.
- Strong culinary fundamentals with a passion for recipe development and innovation.
- Ability and willingness to travel for training, support, and store visits.
- Experience with Crunchtime is an asset.
- Proven experience coaching and developing kitchen teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules.
- Valid Food Safety certifications; Red Seal designation an asset.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to influence culinary direction and contribute to chain-wide innovation.
- A dynamic, energetic workplace connected to sports, entertainment, and high guest engagement.
- Professional growth through multi unit leadership, training experience, and menu development opportunities.
Benefits & Perks:
- Employee discounts (Corporate locations) with Sandman Hotel Group, Moxie's Grill & Bar, Denny's, Tavern Collective, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill, Grouse & Revelstoke Mountain Resorts and more!
- Group Benefits (Medical & Dental)
- Meal discounts and Free Manager Meal
- Apron & Shoe Allowance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Competitive wages
- Competitive bonus program for managers
- Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA
- Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
Northland Restaurant Group uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. Northland Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Northland Restaurant Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email hr_restaurants@northland.ca. Northland Restaurant Group takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.
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About Northland Properties
Recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing hospitality, outdoor adventure and sports entertainment groups, we find our strength in our people and believe this is the foundation to our continued success.
If you have a passion for taking care of people and creating unforgettable hospitality experiences, we invite you to explore a career with Northland Properties Corporation, the force behind such highly recognized brands as Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels, Denny's, Moxies, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain, The Dallas Stars, and Northland Asset Management Company.
Motivated by his family's long-standing legacy of caring for people, our founder, Bob Gaglardi, started Northland Properties Corporation in 1963 with a vision to build places where people could come together and experience great customer service. Proudly 100% Canadian and family-owned, today Northland Properties owns and operates 63 hotels and resorts, 175 restaurants and venues, and 3 hockey teams in 5 countries, and we're still growing.
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Senior Chef - Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill (Vancouver)
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Chef – Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill (Vancouver)
**Location:**Vancouver, BC (Home Store)
**Position Type:**Full-Time
**Reports To:**Regional Chef / MUL Team
About the Role
The Senior Chef at Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill plays a key leadership role within our high volume, event driven Vancouver flagship location while also supporting broader multi unit culinary initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves innovation, and is passionate about elevating food quality and guest experience across multiple stores.
The Senior Chef will assist with operational culinary leadership, lead menu innovation projects, train and support teams across various locations, and contribute to new product development—particularly our Feature Burger of the Month program.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Operations
- Support daily back-of-house operations at the Vancouver restaurant, ensuring consistent adherence to Shark Club brand standards.
- Lead kitchen teams during peak periods in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
- Uphold and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
Cost Controls & COG Management
- Monitor and manage food cost (COG) performance, ensuring accuracy in portioning, waste control, and recipe execution.
- Support inventory processes including ordering, transfers, waste tracking, and variance investigation.
- Assist the MUL team in driving cost efficiencies across multiple stores.
Multi-Unit Leadership (MUL) Support
- Assist the MUL team with culinary standards, audits, coaching, and store-level performance improvement.
- Provide on site culinary support to other Shark Club locations as required.
- Travel to assist with openings, training, operational support, and special projects.
Menu Innovation & Development
- Collaborate closely with culinary leadership to develop and test new menu items.
- Play a lead role in curating, testing, and refining recipes for the Feature Burger of the Month program.
- Participate in structured kitchen tests, tastings, and feedback sessions for upcoming menu cycles.
- Prepare documentation and training resources related to new recipes and procedures.
Training & Team Development
- Train BOH teams across multiple locations on new menu items, techniques, and procedures.
- Mentor line cooks and junior kitchen leaders to strengthen bench development and operational excellence.
- Support consistent execution by providing hands-on coaching and follow-up.
Event & Volume Management
- Contribute to strategic planning and execution during major events, sports broadcasts, and high-volume days in the Vancouver flagship store.
- Ensure efficient production, quality control, and speed of service in a busy environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3–5+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume casual dining or sports bar environments.
- Strong culinary fundamentals with a passion for recipe development and innovation.
- Ability and willingness to travel for training, support, and store visits.
- Experience with Crunchtime is an asset.
- Proven experience coaching and developing kitchen teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules.
- Valid Food Safety certifications; Red Seal designation an asset.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to influence culinary direction and contribute to chain-wide innovation.
- A dynamic, energetic workplace connected to sports, entertainment, and high guest engagement.
- Professional growth through multi unit leadership, training experience, and menu development opportunities.
Benefits & Perks:
- Employee discounts (Corporate locations) with Sandman Hotel Group, Moxie's Grill & Bar, Denny's, Tavern Collective, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill, Grouse & Revelstoke Mountain Resorts and more!
- Group Benefits (Medical & Dental)
- Meal discounts and Free Manager Meal
- Apron & Shoe Allowance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Competitive wages
- Competitive bonus program for managers
- Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA
- Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
Northland Restaurant Group uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. Northland Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Northland Restaurant Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email hr_restaurants@northland.ca. Northland Restaurant Group takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.
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About Northland Properties
Recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing hospitality, outdoor adventure and sports entertainment groups, we find our strength in our people and believe this is the foundation to our continued success.
If you have a passion for taking care of people and creating unforgettable hospitality experiences, we invite you to explore a career with Northland Properties Corporation, the force behind such highly recognized brands as Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels, Denny's, Moxies, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain, The Dallas Stars, and Northland Asset Management Company.
Motivated by his family's long-standing legacy of caring for people, our founder, Bob Gaglardi, started Northland Properties Corporation in 1963 with a vision to build places where people could come together and experience great customer service. Proudly 100% Canadian and family-owned, today Northland Properties owns and operates 63 hotels and resorts, 175 restaurants and venues, and 3 hockey teams in 5 countries, and we're still growing.