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Head Chef and Creative Partner Behind the Green Door Intimate, high-end, boundary pushing dining. Behind the Green Door is an intimate, high-end, gluten free restaurant built with intention. We create elevated small plates rooted in sensuality, storytelling, and exceptional technique-because we believe food is a powerful form of human connection. Our menu features refined small plates inspired by aphrodisiac ingredients, paired with craft cocktails, wine, and immersive eventsbuilt in close collaboration with local farmers, producers, and hospitality partners. With fewer than 50 seats in the building, including an event space upstairs, we are creating a space that is bold, inclusive, unapologetically adult, and deeply rooted in community where guests, collaborators, and staff feel part of something shared. We are seeking a high calibur Head Chef to lead our team from launch to growth. The Role This is a creative leadership position for a chef who thrives in intimate, chef-driven environments and understands how food, atmosphere, experience, connection and community intersect. You will: Conceptualize, develop, and execute a seasonally evolving menu of elevated small plates and shareables rooted in high quality local ingredients Integrate aphrodisiac ingredients and playful sensual themes with culinary integrity Lead kitchen operations end-to-end: ordering, prep, service and inventory Hire, train, and mentor a tight-knit kitchen team Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation Collaborate closely with ownership, bar program, and event producers to create experiences that encourage connection and conversation Design menus for special events, tastings, collaborations, and private bookings with local chefs, producers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Uphold all food safety, cleanliness, and cost-control standards Our Values A Chef Manifesto At Behind the Green Door the kitchen is a place of intention. We believe food is connectiona catalyst for intimacy, conversation, and shared experiences. Every plate should invite guests closer: to each other, to the table, and to the moment. We believe community is essential. We cook in collaboration with our neighbourslocal farmers, producers, artists and hospitality partnersbecause the strongest concepts are built together and not in isolation. We believe local matters. Seasonality, sourcing, and respect for ingredients guide our menus, honouring both the land and the people behind the product. We believe inclusivity and consent are non-negotiable. Our space is sex-positive, welcoming and grounded in mutual respectamong guests, staff, and collaborators. We believe creativity thrives with integrity. We push boundaries thoughtfully, balancing playful sensuality with discipline, technique, and high culinary standards. If these beliefs resonate with how you cook, lead, and createyou will feel at home here. Who You Are A seasoned chef with 3+ years of high-end restaurant experience (chef-forward, molecular gastronomy and experimental concepts preferred) Confident creating bold, memorable flavours without pretension Comfortable working in an inclusive environment without prejudices A natural leader who builds strong kitchen culture Equally creative and operationally disciplined Deeply committed to local sourcing, seasonal ingredients, thoughtful plating, and food as a tool for bringing people together Excited by a concept that blends food, art, nightlife, and community How to Apply Please send: A brief introduction Your resume Examples of menus, concepts, or past work (if available) To: or drop resume in the mail box at 96 George Street in Hess Village. _______________________________________________________________________ Behind the Green Door is an equal opportunity employer, a community-forward and inclusive space. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, and backgrounds who are aligned with our values of creativity, inclusivity, consent, and excellence. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 35 per week Benefits: Company events Flexible schedule Store discount Licence/Certification: Food Handler Certification (required) Work Location: In person