We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef with 5 years of professional kitchen experience to join our restaurant team in Vancouver, BC.

We are looking for a chef with a strong understanding of African cuisine, contemporary fusion, and modern culinary techniques who can help create and execute an elevated menu that celebrates African flavours while incorporating global influences.

Key Responsibilities

Create and develop an exciting Pan-African and contemporary fusion menu

Develop dishes inspired by African cuisine while incorporating modern and international culinary techniques

Lead and oversee all daily kitchen operations

Train, supervise, and manage kitchen staff

Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, presentation, and portion control

Establish standardized recipes and kitchen procedures

Manage food inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships

Monitor food costs, labour costs, portion sizes, and minimize waste

Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization

Work closely with ownership and management to continuously improve the menu and guest experience

- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment

Requirements

5 years of professional culinary/kitchen experience

Strong knowledge and experience with African cuisine, Pan-African cuisine, or African-inspired fusion





Experience with modern and international cuisine is an asset

Ability to independently create, test, cost, and execute a new menu

Strong leadership and kitchen management skills

Experience training and managing kitchen staff

Strong understanding of food costing, inventory control, and portion management

Creative, reliable, organized, and passionate about food

- Ability to maintain high standards while working in a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For

We want a chef who is creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about African food and culture—someone who can bring traditional African flavours into a refined, contemporary dining experience.

This is an prospect to be part of building a modern Pan-African restaurant concept from the ground up, with the freedom to contribute ideas and shape the culinary direction of the restaurant.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Position: Full-Time Chef

If you are an experienced chef who can build a menu, lead a kitchen team, control food costs, and create an elevated Pan-African culinary experience, please send us a message with your experience, availability, and contact information.

Pay: $41,300.00-$71,300.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Kora African Restaurant
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