Posted 5 months ago
Chef / Sous Chef
@ JOEY Restaurants
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
JOEY Restaurants is hiring a Culinary Leader for its Accelerated Leadership Program, a fast-tracked three-month development path. The role leads a team of 50 to 100 people in a multi-million-dollar restaurant, with responsibility for recruiting, coaching and quarterly planning. Pay is $48,000 to $85,000 a year, partly from tips, with flexible scheduling.
Pay:
$48,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Attract, retain and develop a team of 50-100 people
- Deliver quarterly strategic planning goals
- Uphold standards in product, profit, environment and experience
- Run multi-million-dollar restaurant operations
Requirements summary:
- 1-3+ years in a culinary leadership role
- Proven ability to coach and inspire a team
- Experience with P&L, budgeting and forecasting
- Food Safe and Health & Safety certification
- Willingness to support new restaurant openings across Canada and the US
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe, Health & Safety Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Performance bonus |
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JOEY Restaurants
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Globally inspired. A team of award-winning chefs. Unparalleled hospitality. Unleash your potential.
Full company description
JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests. With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then give them the tools, environment, and opportunities to grow. At JOEY, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. We develop leaders at every level, celebrate high performance, and empower our teams to carve their own path. Because when our people thrive, everything else follows. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine warmth and care is always on the table.” It’s more than hospitality - it’s how we show up for each other, how we take care of our guests, and how we give back to the communities we’re part of. Whether it’s a table for two or a team of 200, we lead with care in every interaction. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for almost two decades, JOEY is where passion meets purpose — and where potential is unleashed. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential. The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
- LinkedIn followers
- 92,102
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,726
- Reported office locations
- Suite 2400, 1177 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3, CA
- Business categories
- Restaurants
- Other recorded names
- JOEY Restaurant Group
- JOEY Restaurants
- Specialties
- Premium Casual Dining
- Origin Inspired and Sourced Cuisine
- and Hospitality
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests. With multiple locations across North America, we explore the globe for bold, addictive flavors and bring them to life in signature dishes and drinks. But it’s our people who make the real difference. From the kitchen to the dining room to the Corporate Office, we invest in the best; then…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Premium Casual DiningOrigin Inspired and Sourced Cuisineand Hospitality |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 214 |
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This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you join our team, you can expect intensity, excitement and energy. Through our culture of people development, we are committed to the continuous learning and growth of our teams.
The JOEY Accelerated Leadership Program is a three-month fast-tracked development program for those with proven leadership abilities and skills to offer from previous experiences. Throughout this program, you will learn within Operations how to effectively run a multi-million-dollar business while elevating your skills in people and leadership development. You will gain an understanding of how JOEY leads through people within a high-performing coaching culture. Our goal is to provide you with the training and education you need to feel empowered to grow and develop with the JOEY Restaurant Business and Community.
As a Culinary Leader, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar Restaurant and its people. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing a high-performing team of 50-100 individuals, while driving their personal growth. You will efficiently deliver and execute quarterly strategic planning goals while upholding the highest standards in product, profit, environment, and experience.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years industry experience in a Culinary Leadership role
- Proven ability to develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team
- Excels in proactively recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent
- Exposure to PNL management, including budgeting and forecasting
- High attention to detail with integrity to product quality assurance
- Desire to support opening new restaurants across Canada and the US
- Food Safe and Health & Safety Certification
Core Values
- You value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.
- You approach life with fearless determination and a sense of fun.
- You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.
- You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.
- You are passionate about quality and professionalism.
- You believe in unleashing the potential in others.
Wage Range
$48,000 - $85,000 / year
This compensation is inclusive of the anticipated restaurant tip portion.
Benefits
- This role is eligible for participation in our tip or bonus program (role dependent), allowing you to boost your income.
- Extended health plan
- Maternity, Parental and Adoption leave top-up program
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs
- Industry partner incentives
- Recruiting & Referral bonus programs
- Ongoing leadership development courses
Follow Your Path
We know our ongoing success is directly attributable to our exceptional team that thrives in a performance-driven environment. Your journey starts here.
JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurants, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurants will be contacted to participate further in this process.
JOEY Restaurants provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.
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