At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead culinary excellence at YVR, overseeing kitchen teams and food production standards.
- Company: Join SSP Canada, a leader in airport dining experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape culinary talent.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to innovate in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a mark in the culinary world while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of YVR.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in culinary leadership and a passion for developing talent.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Lead culinary performance at Vancouver International Airport as SSP Canada's Executive Chef, directing kitchen leadership and food production standards.
This senior culinary leadership role oversees culinary direction across assigned YVR restaurant operations.
You will develop kitchen managers, supervisors, and culinary teams through coaching and accountability.
The work balances food quality, safety, labor, purchasing, inventory, and financial performance across multiple airport concepts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead culinary programs and food production standards across YVR restaurants
- Coach kitchen managers, supervisors, and culinary teams
- Recruit, train, and develop culinary talent and succession plans
- Establish standards for quality, presentation, recipes, and operations
- Monitor food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and financial measures
Requirements
- Five-plus years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training and experience
- Experience developing kitchen managers and culinary leaders
- Strong full-service restaurant and multi-concept experience
- Food safety certification and required airport security clearances
Bring hands-on culinary leadership, coaching, and operational accountability to SSP Canada's YVR restaurant operations.
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