Chef Designate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Chef Designate to support our culinary leadership team and prepare for future growth into a Chef role. This position is ideal for a strong culinary leader who is ready to take the next step in their career while developing the skills needed to lead kitchen operations, build high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

As Chef Designate, you will work closely with the Chef and restaurant leadership team to support daily culinary operations, uphold food quality standards, coach team members, and contribute to the overall profitability and culture of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Support the Chef in leading daily culinary operations at a high level

Help train, coach, and develop culinary team members

Role model positive culture, hospitality, urgency, and professionalism

Support scheduling, station execution, prep standards, and shift leadership

Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency

Assist with inventory, ordering, food cost controls, labour awareness, and waste reduction





Identify high-potential team members and support their growth

Step into leadership responsibilities as needed and prepare for future Chef opportunities Key Requirements 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment

Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and execution

Developing business sense around food cost, labour, inventory, and scheduling

Passion for coaching, training, and building strong teams

Positive, energetic, ambitious, and solution-focused

Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example

Desire to grow into a Chef or senior culinary leadership role Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to: Build the leadership skills required to become a Chef

Learn directly from experienced culinary and senior restaurant leaders

Grow your career in a rapidly expanding company

Attend leadership development seminars and conferences

Explore opportunities to support recent restaurant openings across Canada and the USA

📌 Chef Designate - Shark Club Vancouver
🏢 Shark Club
📍 Vancouver