Creekbread Chef

Creekbread Chef

Creekbread | Whistler, BC
Full-Time | Year-Round

Creekbread is looking for an experienced pizza chef and proven kitchen leader to take the lead in our busy, well-established wood-fired pizzeria in Whistler.

We're looking for someone who genuinely knows pizza. From dough preparation and stretching through to high-volume service, and has the leadership experience to successfully manage, develop, and motivate a kitchen team.

Reporting to the Creekbread General Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, food quality, team development, food and labour costs, and overall kitchen performance. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll lead from the line when it matters while building a positive, accountable kitchen culture and maintaining the standards Creekbread is known for.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Creekbread kitchen
• Work hands-on with the team during prep and service, including pizza production, cooking, and expediting
• Ensure consistent execution of our pizza dough, recipes, preparation methods, and food standards
• Lead, coach, train, and develop the kitchen team
• Manage prep levels, production, ordering, inventory, food waste, and food costs
• Develop schedules and manage kitchen labour in line with business volumes
• Conduct line checks and ensure the kitchen is prepared for each service
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety
• Work closely with the Creekbread General Manager to create a cohesive front- and back-of-house operation
• Support menu development, features, tastings, and special events
• Complete required kitchen administration, including payroll approvals, performance management, and operational reporting
• Foster a kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and great service

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• KPI-based incentive bonus tied to established performance objectives
• Extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees
• Wellness and lifestyle benefits for eligible employees
• Whistler Blackcomb Spirit Pass financing for eligible employees
• Staff meals and food & beverage discounts
• Discounts across Nita Lake Lodge Resort & Spa
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within Nita Lake Lodge's Food & Beverage operations
• The opportunity to live, work, and play in Whistler, BC

What You Bring

• Professional pizza-making experience is required, including dough preparation, stretching, and pizza production
• Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience is required, with demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing a team
• Strong experience working in a busy, high-volume restaurant environment
• Wood-fired pizza oven experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, waste, labour, and overall kitchen operations
• FoodSafe Certification required; Red Seal certification or equivalent culinary training is considered an asset
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

If you're an experienced pizza professional and proven kitchen leader who's ready to take ownership of a busy Whistler restaurant operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you have secure housing in Whistler or the surrounding area for the next 12-months?
• How long are you looking to stay in Whistler / remain in this position?
• Please briefly describe any previous experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

Experience:

• Kitchen Leadership: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person