Job Description Job Description Executive Chef Full-Time — Salary · $70,000 – $75,000 CAD / year (based on experience) · Upriver Landing · 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC. About Upriver Landing Upriver Landing is a new upscale casual farm-to-table restaurant opening in downtown Chilliwack, BC at 9254 Nowell Street. We are built around a simple idea: buy the best ingredients from the Fraser Valley, and then get out of their way.

Our menu celebrates what grows, swims, and grazes within 200 kilometers of our kitchen — BC salmon, Fraser Valley lamb, Chilliwack berries, locally made burrata. We cook with intention and serve with genuine warmth. Our name says it all. Going upriver means moving against the easy current — toward something wilder, truer, and more nourishing. That spirit lives in every plate we send out, and in every person who is part of this team.

Job Type Full-Time, Permanent — Salaried Start Date Immediately — this is a founding role Schedule Tuesday–Sunday. Evenings weekends required. Weekend brunch included. Location 9254 Nowell Street, Downtown Chilliwack, BC — in-person only Reports To Owner / Operator THE ROLE This is a founding position. The Head Chef of Upriver Landing will build the kitchen from the ground up — hiring the team, developing the menu with the owner, establishing all kitchen systems, and setting the standard for everything that comes out of the pass. This is not a role for someone looking for a job. This is a role for someone looking for a home. WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Lead all kitchen operations for 60-seat upscale casual service, Tuesday–Sunday, plus weekend brunch
- Develop and refine the seasonal menu alongside the owner — farm-to-table, Fraser Valley-sourced
- Hire, train,



and mentor the full kitchen brigade (Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Kitchen Porters)
- Build and maintain relationships with Fraser Valley suppliers (Driediger Farms, Rocky Ridge Farm, Pacific Wild Seafood, and others)
- Own food cost and kitchen labour cost — target 28–32% food cost
- Write weekly prep lists, order guides, and mise en place standards
- Ensure full Fraser Health compliance at all times — HACCP logs, food safety, sanitation
- Create and maintain the kitchen recipe book and staff training materials
- Be the standard-bearer: cook with intention, taste constantly, take pride in every plate WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Executive Chef UPRIVER LANDING — WE ARE HIRING | 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC | Farm · River · Community Upriver Landing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive kitchen and dining room.
- 5 years of skilled kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a Head Chef or senior chef role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian seafood, particularly BC salmon, halibut, sablefish, and shellfish
- Experience with farm-to-table, seasonal, or locally sourced cooking concepts
- Proven ability to manage food cost, write prep lists, and run a clean, organized kitchen
- FOODSAFE Level 2 (or Level 1 commitment to obtain Level 2 within 60 days)
- Experience with pasta making, butchery,



or whole-animal cookery is a significant asset
- A genuine passion for the Fraser Valley and BC food culture
- Calm under pressure, kind to your team, direct with feedback

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive salary: $70,000 – $75,000 based on experience
- Founding team opportunity — you shape this kitchen from day one
- Creative freedom to evolve the menu with the seasons and your vision
- A dining room that respects the kitchen: no shortcuts, no compromises
- Staff meals, industry discounts, and a genuine community of people who care about food
- Potential equity / profit-sharing discussion for the right long-term candidate HOW TO APPLY We would love to hear from you. Send us:
- Your resume (PDF preferred)
- A brief note about why Upriver excites you — we read every one
- Any relevant certifications (FOODSAFE, Serving It Right, etc.) We will contact shortlisted candidates within 1 week. Successful candidates will be invited for a paid working trial shift Company Description About Upriver Landing Upriver Landing is a new upscale casual farm-to-table restaurant opening in downtown Chilliwack, BC at 9254 Nowell Street. We are built around a simple idea: buy the best ingredients from the Fraser Valley, and then get out of their way. Our menu celebrates what grows, swims, and grazes within 200 kilometers of our kitchen — BC salmon, Fraser Valley lamb, Chilliwack berries, locally made burrata. We cook with intention and serve with genuine warmth. Our name says it all. Going upriver means moving against the easy current — toward something wilder, truer, and more nourishing. That spirit lives in every plate we send out, and in every person who is part

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