Job Title: Experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Company: Casalinga Catering

Location: Burnaby, BC

Salary: based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Casalinga Catering

Casalinga Catering is a fast-growing, chef-driven catering company based in Burnaby, BC. We specialize in high-quality corporate catering, private events, and retail food products, with a strong focus on scratch-made meals, consistency, and exceptional customer service. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a strong leader to oversee and elevate our kitchen operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong culinary skills with operational leadership and team management experience.

You will be responsible for leading daily production, managing kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth execution of all catering orders and production schedules.

This position requires weekend availability and flexibility, as well as participation in occasional off-site catering events.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee all daily kitchen operations and production
- Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards
- Manage food costing, inventory control, and ordering
- Ensure compliance with Food Safe and health regulations
- Coordinate catering production timelines and event execution
- Participate in and oversee occasional off-site catering events
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment




- Work closely with ownership on menu development and growth initiatives

Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional kitchen experience
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership role (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Head Chef)
- Experience in high-volume catering or production kitchens preferred
- Robust organizational and time-management skills
- Solid understanding of food costing and inventory systems
- Valid Food Safe certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (must be able to drive company vehicle if required)
- Must be able to work weekends
- Comfortable with occasional off-site catering and event execution
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a team
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented

What We Offer
- Secure, year-round employment
- Growth opportunity within an expanding company
- Creative input on menus and systems
- Supportive and entrepreneurial work environment
- Staff meals
- Store discounts
- Extended medical & dental

Who You Are You are organized, accountable, and passionate about food. You take pride in running a tight, efficient kitchen. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front. You care about consistency, team culture, and building systems that allow the business to scale.

If you are ready to take ownership of a growing kitchen operation and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief note about your leadership experience and availability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Catering Chef & Manager (Burnaby)
🏢 Casalinga Food Services
📍 Burnaby