Our Richmond location is now hiring a dedicated, high-calibre culinary professional to lead our kitchen team.

 Position: Executive Chef (NOC 62200)

Available Positions: 1

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Work Location: 4200 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C2

Language of Work: English

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan menus, develop new recipes, and ensure food quality and consistency.

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of sous-chefs, chefs, and kitchen staff.

• Prepare and cook authentic specialized Hunan dishes.

• Estimate food requirements, inventory, and labor costs; manage kitchen budget.

• Recruit, hire, and onboard kitchen staff; oversee their ongoing training and culinary development.

• Maintain kitchen standards, safety regulations, and workflow efficiency.

• Operate and train staff on advanced cooking equipment, including kitchen automation and automated cooking equipment.

• Lead kitchen safety management and food hygiene compliance.

• Occasional travel within Canada for training and cross-location brand development may be required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a kitchen supervisory/management role (e.g., Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef).

• Extensive experience and deep culinary knowledge in Chinese cuisine, with a strong preference for Hunan or Sichuan cuisine.

• In-depth knowledge of specialized Chinese ingredients, especially peppers, spices, and authentic seasoning techniques.

• Proven ability to use traditional Chinese kitchen tools safely and efficiently.

• Experience with automated cooking equipment/kitchen robots is an asset.

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.

• Physically capable of standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage Rate: $39.00 per hour

• Benefits: 10 days of paid annual vacation (or 4% vacation pay), tips sharing, performance-based bonuses, and overtime pay as per BC employment standards.

How to Apply:

Please send your detailed resume to [email protected].

Please do NOT visit the restaurant in person unless invited for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including Indigenous people, newcomers to Canada, and visible minorities.