Head Chef
- Type: Full Time
- Location: Nelson
- Employer Type: Business
- Wage ($/hr): 24.16
- Published on: 2026-07-06
- Application Deadline: 2026-08-31
- Job ID: 1094260726
- Job Category: Restaurant – Food Service
RED LIGHT RAMEN
Job Description
Job details
• Work location: On site
• Salary 24.16 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40.00 hours per week
• Evening, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies: 1 vacancy
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Overview
Languages
English
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
• 16-20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
• Japanese cuisine
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
Food specialties
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
Personal suitability
• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
• Gratuities
• Mileage paid
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Required languages: English
Education level: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Required skills: Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties • Japanese cuisine • Vegetarian • Gluten-free Food specialties • Fish and seafood • Meat, poultry and game • Stocks, soups and sauces • Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Closest intersection: Herridge Lane & Kootenay St
