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Title posted on ZipRecruiter - Head Chef
Posted on July 20, 2026 by Employer details UPRIVER LANDING LTD
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<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p><strong><strong>Head Chef</strong></strong></p><p> </p><p>Full-Time - Salary • $60,000 - $65,000 CAD / year (based on experience) • Upriver Landing • 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC</p><p>About Upriver Landing</p><p>Upriver Landing is a new upscale casual farm-to-table restaurant opening in downtown Chilliwack, BC at 9254 Nowell Street. We are built around a simple idea: buy the best ingredients from the Fraser Valley, and then get out of their way.</p><p>Our menu celebrates what grows, swims, and grazes within 200 kilometers of our kitchen - BC salmon, Fraser Valley lamb, Chilliwack berries, locally made burrata. We cook with intention and serve with genuine warmth.</p><p>Our name says it all. Going upriver means moving against the easy current - toward something wilder, truer, and more nourishing. That spirit lives in every plate we send out, and in every person who is part of this team.</p><p>Job Type Full-Time, Permanent - Salaried Start Date</p><p>Immediately - this is a founding role Schedule Tuesday-Sunday. Evenings + weekends required. Weekend brunch included. Location</p><p>9254 Nowell Street, Downtown Chilliwack, BC - in-person only Reports To Owner / Operator</p><p>THE ROLE</p><p>This is a founding position. The Head Chef of Upriver Landing will build the kitchen from the ground up - hiring the team, developing the menu with the owner, establishing all kitchen systems, and setting the standard for everything that comes out of the pass.</p><p>This is not a role for someone looking for a job. This is a role for someone looking for a home.</p><p>WHAT YOU WILL DO</p><p>?</p><p>Lead all kitchen operations for 60-seat upscale casual service, Tuesday-Sunday, plus weekend brunch</p><p>?</p><p>Develop and refine the seasonal menu alongside the owner - farm-to-table, Fraser Valley-sourced</p><p>?</p><p>Hire, train, and mentor the full kitchen brigade (Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Kitchen Porters)</p><p>?</p><p>Build and maintain relationships with Fraser Valley suppliers (Driediger Farms, Rocky Ridge Farm, Pacific Wild Seafood, and others)</p><p>?</p><p>Own food cost and kitchen labor cost - target 28-32% food cost</p><p>?</p><p>Write weekly prep lists, order guides, and mise en place standards</p><p>?</p><p>Ensure full Fraser Health compliance at all times - HACCP logs, food safety, sanitation</p><p>?</p><p>Create and maintain the kitchen recipe book and staff training materials</p><p>?</p><p>Be the standard-bearer: cook with intention, taste constantly, take pride in every plate</p><p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</p><p>Head Chef</p><p>UPRIVER LANDING - WE ARE HIRING | 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC | Farm • River • Community</p><p>Upriver Landing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive kitchen and dining room.</p><p>?</p><p>5+ years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a Head Chef or senior chef role</p><p>?</p><p>Strong knowledge of Canadian seafood, particularly BC salmon, halibut, sablefish, and shellfish</p><p>?</p><p>Experience with farm-to-table, seasonal, or locally sourced cooking concepts</p><p>?</p><p>Proven ability to manage food cost, write prep lists, and run a clean, organized kitchen</p><p>?</p><p>FOODSAFE Level 2 (or Level 1 + commitment to obtain Level 2 within 60 days)</p><p>?</p><p>Experience with pasta making, butchery, or whole-animal cookery is a significant asset</p><p>?</p><p>A genuine passion for the Fraser Valley and BC food culture</p><p>?</p><p>Calm under pressure, kind to your team, direct with feedback</p><p>WHAT WE OFFER</p><p>?</p><p>Competitive salary: $60,000 - $65,000 based on experience</p><p>?</p><p>Founding team opportunity - you shape this kitchen from day one</p><p>?</p><p>Creative freedom to evolve the menu with the seasons and your vision</p><p>?</p><p>A dining room that respects the ki- Location Chilliwack, BC
- Work location On site
- Salary$84,058.62YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ZipRecruiter #7243683d
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