Head Chef

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager — Growth Opportunity for a Rising Culinary Leader

Brodeur's Bistro | Langley, BC

Brodeur's Bistro is one of the busiest restaurants in Langley, and we keep our people. Our current kitchen leader has been with us 9+ years. Our prep team includes staff with 10 and 11 years of tenure. When we expanded from Abbotsford to Langley, 15 team members made the move with us, and 6 have been with our Langley location since day one. We invest in people, and we're now investing in you.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or experienced culinary leader ready to step into a Head Chef role. You'll train directly under our current kitchen leader through a structured transition before taking full ownership of the position. This is a genuine step-up role for someone with strong operational fundamentals who wants to grow into full culinary leadership — not a lateral move for someone who's already run their own kitchen for years.

What You'll Own

• Full kitchen operations: scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost control
• Training and development of a 38-person HOH team
• Food and labour cost management within targets
• Product quality and consistency across a high-volume menu
• Hiring, coaching, and building bench strength on your team
• P&L accountability as you grow into the role

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory kitchen role (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost control — you've done these, even if not as the final decision-maker
• FOODSAFE Level 2 (required)
• Ambition to grow into full kitchen leadership within an established, successful concept
• Comfortable on your feet through high-volume service
• Must be able to work weekends
• Reliable commute to Langley, BC, or willing to relocate

Compensation & Growth

Starting salary $58,000–$70,000/year, based on experience, with a formal review at 6 and 12 months tied to performance milestones and a clear path to increased compensation and responsibility as you take on the role.

What We Offer

• Structured mentorship and training under our current culinary leadership through your transition into the role
• Comprehensive leadership development program
• Free meal each shift
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• Paid sick leave (per provincial law)
• Paid vacation — 120 hours/year (eligible after 90 days)
• On-site parking
• Flexible scheduling / positive work-life balance

Requirements

• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Reliable commute to or relocation to Langley, BC (required)

Work Location: In person, Full-time, Permanent