Creekbread Chef

Creekbread | Whistler, BC

Full-Time | Year-Round

Creekbread is looking for an experienced pizza chef and proven kitchen leader to take the lead in our busy, well-established wood-fired pizzeria in Whistler.

We're looking for someone who genuinely knows pizza. From dough preparation and stretching through to high-volume service, and has the leadership experience to successfully manage, develop, and motivate a kitchen team.

Reporting to the Creekbread General Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, food quality, team development, food and labour costs, and overall kitchen performance. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll lead from the line when it matters while building a positive, accountable kitchen culture and maintaining the standards Creekbread is known for.

What You'll Do

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Creekbread kitchen
- Work hands-on with the team during prep and service, including pizza production, cooking, and expediting
- Ensure consistent execution of our pizza dough, recipes, preparation methods, and food standards
- Lead, coach, train, and develop the kitchen team
- Manage prep levels, production, ordering, inventory, food waste, and food costs
- Develop schedules and manage kitchen labour in line with business volumes
- Conduct line checks and ensure the kitchen is prepared for each service
- Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety
- Work closely with the Creekbread General Manager to create a cohesive front- and back-of-house operation
- Support menu development, features, tastings, and special events
- Complete required kitchen administration, including payroll approvals, performance management, and operational reporting
- Foster a kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and outstanding service

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience
- KPI-based incentive bonus tied to established performance objectives




- Extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees
- Wellness and lifestyle benefits for eligible employees
- Whistler Blackcomb Spirit Pass financing for eligible employees
- Staff meals and food & beverage discounts
- Discounts across Nita Lake Lodge Resort & Spa
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities
- Opportunities for continued growth within Nita Lake Lodge's Food & Beverage operations
- The chance to live, work, and play in Whistler, BC

What You Bring

- Professional pizza-making experience is required, including dough preparation, stretching, and pizza production
- Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience is required, with demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing a team
- Strong experience working in a busy, high-volume restaurant environment
- Wood-fired pizza oven experience is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, waste, labour, and overall kitchen operations
- FoodSafe Certification required; Red Seal certification or equivalent culinary training is considered an asset
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

If you're an experienced pizza professional and proven kitchen leader who's ready to take ownership of a busy Whistler restaurant operation, we'd love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Do you have secure housing in Whistler or the surrounding area for the next 12-months?
- How long are you looking to stay in Whistler / remain in this position?
- Please briefly describe any previous experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

Experience:
- Kitchen Leadership: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Creekbread Chef (Whistler)
🏢 Nita Lake Lodge
📍 Whistler