Chef jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,261
Employers: 622

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.72Across 384 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $67,885Across 75 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 4%53 listings
On-site: 95%1,204 listings

Employers hiring include Starbucks Coffee Company (108), Farm Boy Inc. (50), JOEY Restaurant Group (37).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Chef De Partie, Banquets & Catering Part Time at Assiniboine Park
Compass Canada
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
The Chef De Partie is a senior member of the kitchen team and is responsible to produce high-quality plates for guests and ensure that the kitchen is in good, clean, and hygienic condition.…
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chef
Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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chef
Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Ingersoll, ON
- Full-time
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Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine
Playground
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Head Chef leads daily culinary operations, balancing creative menu development with disciplined kitchen management. Responsible for executing the establishment's culi
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chef de quart - Store# 47082, 495 CH VANIER
Starbucks Coffee Company
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
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Head Chef (Albreda Lodge Winter 2026-2027)
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
BC · MWHS
- Full-time
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Chef de Partie (Regular, Full-time)
PARC Retirement Living
White Rock, BC
PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Oceana PARC team in White Rock.
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Executive Chef
Havergal
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Assistant Chef Manager
Farm Boy Inc.
Kingston, ON
- From $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
SSP America
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Chef de Cuisine 40–60% / Start date: February or as agreed
VOGT Landscape Architects
Zurich, ON
- Full-time
For our location in the heart of Zurich, we’re looking for a dedicated chef who, with passion, creativity, and culinary skill, embodies regional, seasonal cuisine and brings it to the table
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Assistant Chef Manager
Farm Boy Inc.
Kingston, ON
- $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Chef pharmacie(ne), rémunéré(e) à l’heure – PHX temps plein jour
Shoppers Drug Mart
Saint-Jérôme, QC
- Full-time
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Chef De Partie
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
AB · Alberta, Canada
- Full-time
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Chef de Partie, Full-time, SFU Discovery Cafe, Burnaby
Compass Group Canada
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Chef gestionnaire (99544001)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…opportunité excitante de rejoindre Sodexo en tant que notre prochain Chef Gestionnaire qui se trouve à Montréal,…
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Assistant(e)-chef(fe) de laboratoire - Assistant Chief Technologist
Shriners Children's
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC · Shriners Children's - Quebec
- Full-time
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Chef - DoubleTree West Kelowna
Days Hospitality Limited Careers
West Kelowna, BC
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Chef-fe d'équipe (Troisiéme Clé) - Centre Eton
Nestlé Nespresso SA
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Chef-fe d'équipe (Troisiéme Clé) - Centre Eton
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Montreal, QC
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Assistant Chef Manager
Farm Boy Inc.
Oakville, ON
- From $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Chef de Partie, Full-time, SFU Discovery Cafe, Burnaby
Havergal
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Assistant Chef Manager
Farm Boy Inc.
Oakville, ON
- $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Canoe - Chef de Cuisine
Oliver & Bonacini
Toronto, ON
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Now, we're searching for an exceptional Chef de Cuisine to help shape its next chapter.
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Canoe - Chef de Cuisine
Oliver & Bonacini
Toronto, ON
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time

Business Sherpa Group

Executive Chef

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Base salary of $80,000 - $125,000 · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Base salary of $80,000 - $125,000
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Experience: Minimum 12 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

Business Sherpa Group is searching for an Executive Chef on behalf of an established Ottawa-based hospitality and food services company. Our client provides high-quality catering and food service solutions to corporate, institutional, and private clients, with a strong emphasis on service, quality, and execution. The company has built a longstanding presence in the region and is known for delivering thoughtful, well-run hospitality experiences.

About the Position

In this role you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-volume production and catering kitchen serving multiple food service channels. You’ll oversee culinary operations, food quality, menu development, food safety, inventory, budgeting, and team performance.

This is an existing position based fully on-site at our client’s facility in Ottawa.

As an ideal candidate, you combine deep culinary expertise with strong operational and people leadership. You know how to lead a high-volume kitchen, build and develop a strong team, and maintain consistently high standards for food quality and safety. Just as importantly, you bring a business mindset to the kitchen, with a strong grasp of labour, food costs, inventory, production planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Operations

Oversee daily kitchen production, workflow, and culinary operations.
Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and production standards.
Collaborate with the culinary team on menu innovation and recipe development.
Optimize production schedules, labour, equipment, and operational efficiency.
Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, mentor, and manage culinary and production staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and support succession planning.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
Maintain HACCP standards, quality assurance programs, and documentation.
Oversee audits, address quality concerns, and implement corrective actions.

Financial Management & Inventory

Manage food costs, labour budgets, inventory, and purchasing activities.
Monitor operational KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with procurement to maintain supply levels, product quality, and cost efficiency.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

Minimum 12 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
Proven experience managing high-volume food production or catering operations.
Strong background in team leadership, menu development, and production planning.
Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, labour budgets, and inventory.
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and kitchen operations.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service management systems.

Education & Certifications

Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training.
Red Seal Cook certification preferred.
Food Handler Certification required.
HACCP training or equivalent certification preferred.

Compensation

Base salary of $80,000 - $125,000
Generous benefits package

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@businesssherpagroup.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The employer values diversity and is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodations in your application.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead daily culinary operations and high-volume production, overseeing food quality, menu development, production planning, food safety, and staff performance. Manage budgets, labour, inventory, and purchasing while improving operational efficiency and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Requires at least 12 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including management of high-volume food production or catering operations, along with strong team leadership, menu development, cost control, and food safety expertise. A culinary diploma or equivalent professional training and Food Handler Certification are required; Red Seal Cook certification and HACCP training are preferred.

Skills

Culinary Leadership
High-Volume Food Production
Catering Operations
Menu Development
Production Planning
Team Leadership
Food Safety
HACCP
Quality Assurance
Inventory Management
Food Cost Management
Labour Budgeting
Purchasing
Operational Efficiency
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

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Keywords

High-Volume Kitchen
Catering
Food Service
Culinary Operations
Menu Innovation
Recipe Development
Production Scheduling
Portion Control
Food Safety
Sanitation
Workplace Safety
HACCP
Quality Assurance
Audits
Corrective Actions
Food Costs
Labour Budgets
Inventory
Purchasing
Procurement
Operational KPIs
Budgeting
Forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Food Handler Certification
Red Seal Cook
Microsoft Office

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