Executive Chef – The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery
Location - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
✈ Relocation + Housing Support Provided
Salary: $82,000–$104,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

We're looking for an Executive Chef to lead one of Canada's northernmost and busiest brewpubs.

This isn't a corporate kitchen with layers of management or endless approvals. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a respected food program, work alongside an award-winning brewery, and help shape the future of an independent hospitality business.

Located in historic Old Town, Yellowknife, The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery is home to a 112-seat dining room, a 50-seat seasonal patio, and a loyal year-round following. During our busy summer season we regularly serve more than 500 guests a day, all while delivering elevated, scratch-made gastropub food alongside award-winning craft beer.

We're looking for more than a talented chef.

We're looking for a leader.

Someone who enjoys coaching people, building systems, creating consistency, and developing a kitchen culture where the team succeeds together. You'll lead from the front, stepping onto the line when needed, but your greatest contribution will be building a team that can thrive because of your leadership.

If you're excited by the idea of taking ownership, improving an already successful operation, and becoming part of a welcoming northern community, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead, mentor and develop a passionate kitchen team.
- Create seasonal features and continue evolving our food program.
- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
- Develop and standardize recipes and kitchen systems.
- Manage scheduling, labour, food costs and inventory.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization and food safety.
- Collaborate with our brewing team on beer dinners, pairings and special events.
- Help create a positive,



respectful workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
- You'll work alongside owners who are passionate about the business and genuinely invested in the success of the kitchen. We value collaboration, welcome new ideas, and are committed to continually improving our food program, equipment, and team.

What Success Looks Like

After your first year, you'll have:

- Built a strong and stable kitchen team.
- Continued evolving a menu that guests are excited to return for.
- Improved systems that make the kitchen more efficient and consistent.
- Become a respected leader within both our business and the Yellowknife community.

What We're Looking For

- Executive Chef, Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- Experience leading high-volume restaurant operations.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Passion for mentoring and developing people.
- Creativity balanced with operational discipline.
- Strong understanding of food costing, labour management and inventory control.
- Commitment to high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- A practical, adaptable, can-do mindset. Life in the North rewards resourceful people who enjoy solving problems and pitching in wherever needed.
- Valid driver's licence.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $82,000–$104,000.
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Mental health support.
- Relocation assistance from any major Canadian city.
- Airfare assistance.
- Monthly housing subsidy and staff accommodations available.




- Vehicle fuel subsidy.
- Access to our private company gym.
- Employee discounts on food, beverages and merchandise.
- A stable, year-round business with a loyal local following and thriving tourism season.
- Creative freedom to develop features, beer dinners and seasonal menu items.
- Direct collaboration with ownership in a business that values ideas, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Support transitioning to life in the North and becoming part of our close-knit community.

Living in Yellowknife

Relocating to the North is a big decision, but for the right person it offers an incredible lifestyle.

Yellowknife combines a vibrant food and arts scene with world-class fishing, paddling, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, skiing and the Northern Lights right outside your door. It's a place where work-life balance is real, commutes are measured in minutes instead of hours, and the outdoors becomes part of everyday life.

Our team is welcoming, supportive and invested in helping new staff settle into the community. From housing assistance to local connections, we'll help make your transition as smooth as possible.

If you're looking for more than just your next job, if you're looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful while living an adventure, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00-$103,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- Sous Chef or Equilvalent: 5 years (preferred)
- Head Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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