Food & hospitality jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 20,144
Employers: 5,416

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $23.21Across 7,976 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $58,761Across 423 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.04Across 101 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,103Across 13 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%63 listings
On-site: >99%20,044 listings

Not specified: <1% (32 listings)

Employers hiring include Starbucks Coffee Company (1,201), Tim Hortons (499), Chartwell (350).

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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SSP America

Executive Chef

Richmond, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of progressive culinary and food & beverage leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Executive Chef

$80,000–$85,000 CAD + Bonus

Bring your culinary leadership to one of Canada’s busiest airports.

SSP Canada is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership across our food and beverage operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for providing direction, development and accountability to kitchen leadership while driving culinary performance across the YVR operation.

This is more than a kitchen management role. We’re looking for a hands-on culinary leader who can develop kitchen leadership teams, elevate food quality and execution, strengthen operational standards, and drive consistent performance across a dynamic, multi-unit airport environment.

Working closely with the Director of Operations and restaurant leadership team, you’ll provide the culinary direction, accountability and coaching needed to deliver exceptional food experiences while balancing quality, safety, labor and financial performance.

What You’ll Do

Lead the culinary program and food production standards across assigned YVR restaurant operations.
Coach, develop and hold kitchen managers, supervisors and culinary teams accountable for execution and performance.
Recruit, train and develop culinary talent while building succession plans and a strong leadership pipeline.
Establish consistent standards for food quality, presentation, recipe execution and kitchen operations.
Partner with restaurant and operations leaders to identify performance gaps and implement sustainable solutions.
Monitor food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory and other key financial measures to improve profitability.
Work with brand partners and culinary teams on menu development and execution standards.
Ensure rigorous food safety, sanitation, workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Build a culture of accountability, communication and continuous improvement.
Remain visible and hands-on in the operation, particularly during high-volume periods.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of progressive culinary and food & beverage leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training/experience.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing kitchen managers and other culinary leaders, not simply managing an hourly kitchen team.
Strong full-service restaurant experience; experience supporting multiple restaurants or concepts is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, budgeting and P&L performance.
Proven ability to establish standards and create accountability through other leaders.
Strong coaching, communication and relationship-management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple competing priorities.
Food safety certification and ability to obtain all required airport/security clearances.

Why Join Us?

Leadership Impact: Take on a key senior leadership role within one of SSP Canada's major airport operations.
Dynamic Environment: Lead multiple restaurant concepts in the fast-paced environment of Vancouver International Airport.
Develop Leaders: Build and strengthen a management team while creating succession and growth opportunities.
Career Growth: Join one of the world's leading food travel companies with opportunities to continue advancing your operational leadership career.
Competitive Total Rewards: Salary, bonus opportunity, health and dental benefits, paid time off, RRSP with company match and Employee Assistance Program.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced multi-unit restaurant leader ready to take on broader operational responsibility and lead through other leaders, we'd like to hear from you.

Additional Statements

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

Required

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

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Responsibilities

Lead culinary programs and food production standards across YVR restaurant operations, developing and holding kitchen leaders accountable for quality, execution, and performance. Manage food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory, safety, and compliance while partnering with operations and brand teams to improve results and deliver consistent food experiences.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of progressive culinary or food and beverage leadership experience, culinary training or equivalent experience, and a record of developing kitchen managers and other leaders. Candidates should have strong full-service restaurant and financial management experience, coaching and communication skills, food safety certification, and the ability to obtain airport security clearance.

Skills

Culinary Leadership
Kitchen Team Development
Food Quality Standards
Menu Development
Food Cost Management
Labor Management
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Budgeting
P&L Management
Food Safety
Sanitation
Workplace Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Coaching and Communication

Benefits

Bonus Opportunity
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Paid Time Off
RRSP With Company Match
Employee Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Executive Chef
Culinary Leadership
Food and Beverage Operations
Airport Operations
Multi-Unit Restaurants
Full-Service Restaurants
Food Production
Food Quality
Recipe Execution
Menu Development
Kitchen Operations
Food Cost
Labor Management
Purchasing
Inventory
Budgeting
P&L Performance
Food Safety Certification
Sanitation
Workplace Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership Development
Succession Planning
Restricted Area Identification Card
Transport Canada Security Clearance

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