Executive Chef – Lead Kitchen Operations

About the role

The Executive Chef will lead the culinary team at Ask for Luigi Restaurant in Vancouver, overseeing food preparation, menu development and kitchen operations. This permanent, full‑time position reports to senior management and ensures high‑quality dishes for daily service and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Supervise specialist chefs, sous‑chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create and test new recipes, plan menus and guarantee food quality standards.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for banquets, weddings and other events.
• Consult with clients on menu selections for weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
• Recruit, hire and train new kitchen personnel.
• Plan and direct food preparation across multiple restaurant locations.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent culinary experience.
• 1 to less than 2 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Ability to support newcomers and refugees with credential recognition.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming environment for youth employees.

Required skills

• Proficiency in modern cooking techniques and equipment.
• Recipe development and menu planning.
• Instruction and coaching of kitchen staff.
• Supervisory and team‑leadership abilities.