NOVA Kitchen & Bar is preparing for the launch of our new North Vancouver location, and we are looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen from the ground up.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in high-volume, high-standard restaurant environments and understands what it takes to successfully open and operate a busy upscale restaurant. We are looking for a chef who is passionate about food, people, systems, and building a strong kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the full kitchen opening process from pre-opening to launch
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop the kitchen team
- Build a strong, positive, and professional kitchen culture
- Create systems, standards, and training procedures for long-term success
- Work closely with ownership and the General Manager on overall operations
- Develop and execute menus aligned with the NOVA brand and vision
- Manage food costing, labour costing, inventory, scheduling, and purchasing
- Maintain strong kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
- Ensure consistency, presentation, and quality across all services
- Handle the pressure of a fast-paced, high-volume environment with professionalism
- Create seasonal features, specials, and future menu development




- Manage vendor relationships and ordering processes
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and health regulations

What We’re Looking For:

- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a Head Chef or Executive Chef role
- Experience opening or helping launch a new restaurant is a major asset
- Background in busy upscale or high-standard restaurant operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Proven ability to control food costs and labour costs effectively
- Strong understanding of kitchen systems and operational structure
- Highly motivated, organized, and solutions-driven
- Calm under pressure and capable of leading large services
- Passion for hospitality, mentorship, and creating an exceptional guest experience
- Experience with modern West Coast / global cuisine is preferred

This is an prospect to join an ambitious and growing restaurant group and play a major role in building one of North Vancouver’s exciting new restaurant openings.

We are looking for someone ready to start soon and begin building their team immediately.

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits :

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef - Nova Kitchen & Bar (North Vancouver)
🏢 Nova Kitchen E Bar
📍 North Vancouver