Head Chef Autostrada Oyster Bar and Grill

Britannia Beach, BC Salary: Base salary+ Performance Bonus + discretionary gratuity

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Britannia Beach, BC Join Our Team Autostrada Oyster Bar is seeking a passionate, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen in beautiful Britannia Beach. This is an opportunity for a skilled culinary leader to build a strong team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and help shape a growing food destination along the Sea-to-Sky corridor. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable leading a busy service, mentoring staff, managing costs, and maintaining the high standards our guests expect.

We're looking for a long-term leader who approaches the business with an owner's mindset someone who takes pride in its success, drives continuous improvement, and sees an opportunity to grow alongside the company and community.

Compensation & Benefits

Attractive performance based bonus opportunities that reward strong leadership, an ownership mindset, and contribution to the overall success and growth of the business

Opportunity to grow professionally and financially alongside an expanding hospitality group

Advantages: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

Staff accommodation may be available for successful candidates

Staff meals during shifts

25% employee dining discount

Uniforms and family and friends dining privileges

Professional development opportunities through workshops

Staff events and team recognition programs

Vacation: Two weeks paid vacation to start; three weeks paid vacation after two years of service





Position Summary The Head Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations and will be actively involved in daily service. This role oversees food quality, inventory management, scheduling, labour control, recipe execution, food safety compliance, and team development. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership and operations leadership to ensure culinary excellence and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership: Lead all daily kitchen operations. Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution. Execute seasonal menus and daily features. Maintain recipe standards and portion controls. Drive a culture of professionalism and accountability.

Manage food costs within established targets. Control kitchen labour and scheduling. Monitor inventory levels and ordering. Reduce waste and improve operational efficiencies. Participate in weekly inventory counts and reporting. Team Development: Recruit, train, coach, and inspire kitchen staff. Build and maintain a positive team culture. Conduct ongoing performance management. Support employee growth and development. Ensure clear communication across all shifts.

Health & Safety: Maintain Food Safe and sanitation standards. Ensure compliance with all health regulations. Lead cleaning and maintenance programs. Promote a safe and organized work environment.





Qualifications Required

3+ years of kitchen leadership experience as a Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine

Solid knowledge of food and labour cost controls

FoodSafe certification

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred: Red Seal certification

Seafood and oyster bar experience; knowledge of local BC products and suppliers

Experience in high-volume restaurant environments

What Success Looks Like

Consistent execution of Autostrada standards; strong guest satisfaction scores; food and labour costs meeting budget targets; positive team culture and staff retention; clean health inspection results; efficient, organized kitchen operations

Why Join Autostrada Oyster Bar?

Work in one of British Columbia's most scenic coastal communities. Be part of a growing hospitality group. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the culinary program. Collaborative leadership team.

Competitive compensation and bonus structure. High quality of life in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Applicants should be passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and excited to lead a small but ambitious culinary team.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your culinary leadership experience.

Pay: Up to $105,000.00 per year

Advantages

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Britannia Beach, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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