Head Chef

North Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$66,200 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Head Chef is responsible for leading the department, managing team performance, and ensuring operational excellence in food safety and customer service. They will also oversee financial results, inventory management, and the implementation of new culinary programs and recipes.

Job details

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring a Head Chef at our Park & Tilford Save-On-Foods location in North Vancouver, BC. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability. You will be responsible for: Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service. Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising. Accountable for overall department performance, including financial results, team engagement, and operational standards. Engaging and retaining team members through recruitment activities, training, performance management, rewards/recognition, succession planning, administration of the collective agreement, and conflict resolution. Partnering with the Corporate Chef to develop and implement new programs, vendor partnerships, and recipes/procedures. Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team. Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department. Implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty by using knowledge of the community and food industry trends. Maintaining cleanliness standards throughout Kitchen & Restaurant seating area and leading by example. Leading product ordering, inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required. Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments. You have: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant in a supervisory role. Food Safe Certification. Serving it Right Certification. Red Seal Certification is an asset. A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset. Experience and/or knowledge with: Achieving sales targets and profitability. Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales. Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring). Employee/Labour Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement as it relates to scheduling. Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Proficiency with computer applications. You are: A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence. An effective communicator, with strong leadership and coaching skills. Passionate about cooking and serving high quality food. Profit driven with demonstrated comprehension & interpretation of financial information. Resilient with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while providing excellent customer service. Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset. Here are some of the perks we offer: Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan. Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $66,200.00 Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant in a supervisory role and possess Food Safe and Serving it Right certifications. Proficiency in computer applications and strong leadership skills are essential for this role.