Food & hospitality jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,949
Employers: 1,276

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.76Across 693 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $57,759Across 100 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $17.99Across 83 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%3 listings
Hybrid: <1%41 listings
On-site: >99%9,903 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Starbucks Coffee Company (1,048), Chartwell (285), Boston Pizza (281).

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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MAPLE LEAF LOUNGE

Executive Chef

Toronto, ON, M5G 2N7, Canada

Pay: The salary for this position is $75,000 - $80,000.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years of culinary leadership experience within high-volume hospitality, fine dining, premium catering, or corporate food service environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Original job description

The salary for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy. Availability is required Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., flexibility is required, as work schedules and shift times may vary based on operational and business needs.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Executive Chef, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

Lead all culinary operations across Executive Dining, Catering, Café, Retail, Grab-and-Go, and Micro Market programs.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Conduct daily team huddles and allergen briefings to ensure all staff are knowledgeable on menu offerings, dietary requirements, and service expectations.
Develop innovative, high-quality menus that reflect current culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, Healthy Eating Guidelines, and specialized dietary needs.
Collaborate directly with kitchen teams in daily food preparation and execution to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Establish and maintain standardized recipes, portion controls, and plating specifications.
Lead culinary execution for corporate catering, executive dining programs, VIP events, and special functions.
Develop strong client relationships and ensure overall satisfaction with food quality, service delivery, and event execution.
Manage kitchen budgets, menu costing, procurement, inventory controls, and waste reduction initiatives to achieve financial targets.
Oversee the maintenance, sanitation, and proper operation of all kitchen equipment and facilities.
Ensure strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance, HACCP, Public Health regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS requirements.
Coordinate workplace inspections, staff safety training, and incident reporting while maintaining accurate operational and food safety records.

Think you have what it takes to be our Executive Chef? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

7+ years of culinary leadership experience within high-volume hospitality, fine dining, premium catering, or corporate food service environments.
Red Seal Journeyman Certification, Culinary Arts Diploma, or equivalent professional culinary training.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing diverse culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong experience leading executive dining, large-scale catering, retail food operations, and special events.
Creative ability to incorporate current food trends, innovative menu concepts, and contemporary presentation styles into culinary programs.
Passion for delivering exceptional food quality, guest experiences, and customer service.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, menu costing, inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls.
Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, WHMIS, workplace safety standards, and quality assurance programs.
Excellent client relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), POS systems, and inventory management software.
Valid Food Handler/ServSafe certification; First Aid certification is considered an asset.
Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required to support catering events and business needs.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations when required.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead culinary operations across executive dining, catering, café, retail, grab-and-go, and micro market programs, while developing and managing a high-performing culinary team. Create and execute menus and events, maintain food quality and safety standards, manage budgets and inventory, and build strong client relationships.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of culinary leadership experience, professional culinary training or certification, and demonstrated experience managing teams and leading catering, executive dining, retail food operations, and events. Candidates should have strong financial, food safety, client service, and communication skills, relevant certifications, proficiency with office and inventory systems, and flexibility to travel and work varied schedules.

Skills

Culinary Leadership
Team Development
Menu Development
Food Preparation
Catering
Executive Dining
Event Management
Budgeting
Menu Costing
Inventory Management
Food Cost Control
HACCP
Food Safety
Workplace Safety
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Group Benefits
Employer RRSP Contributions
Discretionary Bonus or Incentive Programs

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Keywords

Executive Chef
Culinary Operations
Executive Dining
Corporate Catering
Café Operations
Retail Food Operations
Grab-And-Go
Micro Markets
Menu Development
Seasonal Ingredients
Dietary Requirements
Allergen Briefings
Standardized Recipes
Portion Control
Plating Specifications
Menu Costing
Procurement
Inventory Management
Waste Reduction
HACCP
Compass Quality Assurance
Public Health Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety Act
WHMIS
Red Seal Journeyman Certification
Culinary Arts Diploma
Food Handler Certification
ServSafe
Microsoft Office Suite
POS Systems

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