Head Chef / Kitchen Manager — Growth Opportunity for a Rising Culinary Leader
Brodeur's Bistro | Langley, BC

Brodeur's Bistro is one of the busiest restaurants in Langley, and we keep our people. Our current kitchen leader has been with us 9+ years. Our prep team includes staff with 10 and 11 years of tenure. When we expanded from Abbotsford to Langley, 15 team members made the move with us, and 6 have been with our Langley location since day one. We invest in people, and we're now investing in you.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or experienced culinary leader ready to step into a Head Chef role. You'll train directly under our current kitchen leader through a structured transition before taking full ownership of the position. This is a genuine step-up role for someone with strong operational fundamentals who wants to grow into full culinary leadership — not a lateral move for someone who's already run their own kitchen for years.

What You'll Own

- Full kitchen operations: scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost control
- Training and development of a 38-person HOH team
- Food and labour cost management within targets
- Product quality and consistency across a high-volume menu
- Hiring, coaching, and building bench strength on your team
- P&L; accountability as you grow into the role

What We're Looking For

- 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
- 2+ years in a lead or supervisory kitchen role (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost control — you've done these,



even if not as the final decision-maker
- FOODSAFE Level 2 (required)
- Ambition to grow into full kitchen leadership within an established, successful concept
- Comfortable on your feet through high-volume service
- Must be able to work weekends
- Reliable commute to Langley, BC, or willing to relocate

Compensation & Growth
Starting salary $58,000–$70,000/year, based on experience, with a formal review at 6 and 12 months tied to performance milestones and a clear path to increased compensation and responsibility as you take on the role.

What We Offer

- Structured mentorship and training under our current culinary leadership through your transition into the role
- Comprehensive leadership development program
- Free meal each shift
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance (eligible after 90 days)
- Paid sick leave (per provincial law)
- Paid vacation — 120 hours/year (eligible after 90 days)
- On-site parking
- Flexible scheduling / positive work-life balance

Requirements

- Food Safety Certification (required)
- Reliable commute to or relocation to Langley, BC (required)

Work Location: In person, Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $58,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langley, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Leadership: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FoodSafe (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef / Kitchen Manager (Langley)
🏢 Brodeur's Bistro
📍 Langley