victoria, bc culinary Jobs – 136 Openings This Week

Executive Chef – High-End Catering, Retail Café & Meal Programs
Dexterra Remote Services —Victoria, BC
- $30–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Finance
- No university degree
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Sushi Cook
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar —Victoria, BC
- $21.18–$24.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- Restaurant experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Line/Prep Cook | Douglas Street
Cactus Club Cafe Douglas St —Victoria, BC
- $18.25–$22.00 an hour
- Part-time
Dishwasher | Douglas Street
Cactus Club Cafe Douglas St —Victoria, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
Cook
Amica Senior Lifestyles —Sidney, BC
- $27.90 an hour
- On call
- Hotel
- Restaurant experience
- Hotel experience
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Host
Earls Bay Centre —Victoria, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
Cook
Earls Bay Centre —Victoria, BC
- $18.25–$25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
Dishwasher
Earls Bay Centre —Victoria, BC
- $18.25–$25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
Cook
Swans Brewery & Pub —Victoria, BC
- $19–$24 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Food service
- Store discount
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restaurant supervisor
Top Dog Pizza & Donairs —Victoria, BC
- $20–$24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- No university degree
- Restaurant
- Flexible schedule
Dishwasher
Brentwood Bay Resort —Victoria, BC
- $19.00–$21.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Line Cook/Supervisor
The Ruby —Victoria, BC
- $20–$24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Store discount
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Hospitality Associate
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse —Central Saanich, BC
- $10.00–$18.25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Paid time off
Server
Kinu Restaurant —Victoria, BC
- From $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Flexible schedule
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Denny's - Front of House - Host/Hostess
Denny's Canada —Victoria, BC
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
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SUSHI CHEF
SUSHI NOMI —Victoria, BC
- $20.00–$29.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Restaurant management
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Sushi Cook
Brentwood Bay Resort —Victoria, BC
- $21–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Kitchen experience
- Time management
- Dental care
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Line Cook
Victoria Harbour House Restaurant —Victoria, BC
- $20–$25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Cooking
- English
- Store discount
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Dishwasher
Victoria Harbour House Restaurant —Victoria, BC
- From $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Pizza Cook
Panavic Holdings Ltd —Victoria, BC
- $18.25–$23.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- Communication skills
- Store discount
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Executive Chef – High-End Catering, Retail Café & Meal Programs

Dexterra Remote Services
Victoria, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$30–$35 an hour
13 days ago

Qualifications

FoodSafe
Food Handler Certification
Cooking
Finance
Customer relationship management
Organizational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group support the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society—helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together so clients can operate day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across a diverse food service portfolio, including high-end catering, retail café operations, mandatory meal plans, and client-based food programs. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, strong financial performance, and outstanding customer satisfaction across all service areas.

The Executive Chef will act as both a culinary leader and client-facing representative, ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

Oversee all kitchen operations across catering, retail café, and meal plan production
Develop and execute high-end catering menus tailored to client expectations and budgets
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion standards across all service lines
Drive culinary innovation while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control

High-End Catering Operations

Lead planning and execution of premium catering events (corporate, institutional, private)
Manage event production from menu design through on-site execution
Coordinate logistics, staffing, and timelines for seamless service delivery
Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded at all events

Retail Café Operations

Oversee daily café food production, menu offerings, and service standards
Ensure fast, consistent, and high-quality food service in a retail environment
Monitor sales performance, food cost, and product mix optimization
Implement seasonal and promotional menu items to drive revenue

Mandatory Meal Plan Program

Manage large-scale meal production for meal plan or institutional dining programs
Ensure nutritional balance, consistency, and volume production efficiency
Control food cost while maintaining quality standards for high-volume service
Collaborate with operations to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery

Client Relations & Customer Satisfaction

Act as a key culinary contact for clients and institutional partners
Maintain strong relationships through regular communication and responsiveness
Address feedback and resolve concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across all service channels

Financial & Operational Management

Manage food costs, labor efficiency, and inventory control across all units
Work within approved budgets while maximizing quality and output
Reduce waste and improve production efficiency across operations
Support revenue growth through menu engineering and pricing strategies

Team Leadership

Lead, train, and develop kitchen teams across multiple service areas
Build a strong culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence
Schedule and manage staff based on operational needs and event demand
Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready kitchen environments
Enforce safe food handling and workplace safety standards

Qualifications

7–10+ years culinary experience, including senior leadership roles
Proven experience in catering, high-volume production, and retail food operations
Strong background in client-facing culinary environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Solid understanding of food cost control and financial management
Culinary diploma or equivalent professional experience preferred
Food Safe certification required

Key Competencies

Strong client relationship management
High attention to quality and detail
Ability to manage multiple food service streams simultaneously
Strong problem-solving under pressure
Focus on customer satisfaction and service excellence

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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