Chef Designate (Shark Club Vancouver)

Northland Properties•Vancouver, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Chef Designate to support our culinary leadership team and prepare for future growth into a Chef role. This position is ideal for a strong culinary leader who is ready to take the next step in their career while developing the skills needed to lead kitchen operations, build high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. As Chef Designate, you will work closely with the Chef and restaurant leadership team to support daily culinary operations, uphold food quality standards, coach team members, and contribute to the overall profitability and culture of the restaurant.

Requirements

2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and execution
Developing business sense around food cost, labour, inventory, and scheduling
Passion for coaching, training, and building strong teams
Positive, energetic, ambitious, and solution-focused
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example
Desire to grow into a Chef or senior culinary leadership role

Responsibilities

Support the Chef in leading daily culinary operations at a high level
Help train, coach, and develop culinary team members
Role model positive culture, hospitality, urgency, and professionalism
Support scheduling, station execution, prep standards, and shift leadership
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency
Assist with inventory, ordering, food cost controls, labour awareness, and waste reduction
Identify high-potential team members and support their growth
Step into leadership responsibilities as needed and prepare for future Chef opportunities