Are you a visionary with high attention to detail? Are you passionate about creating beautiful spaces that bring culinary and bar experiences to life?
Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a Commercial Kitchen + Bar Designer to join our Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. In this role, you will create high-performance kitchen and bar designs for new build and renovation projects, while working alongside the construction project teams to manage the deliverables of projects and manage costs.
If you want to join a team that is changing the game in what kitchen and bar design looks like, we want to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities
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Oversee the entire design process from conceptualization to completion for all BOH spaces, ensuring integration with the culinary vision and operational needs.
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Prepare and coordinate BOH and Bar layouts, including service/staff rooms, cooklines, prep areas, dishwashing, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) requirements, ensuring compliance with local building codes.
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Collaborate with MEP engineers and site management teams to integrate systems seamlessly, address construction challenges, and ensure timely project completion, including commissioning and testing of BOH MEP systems.
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Conduct comprehensive site reviews, integrating base building MEP supply, logistics, waste management, and water treatment into the design process.
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Develop and manage detailed Kitchen and Bar project budgets, negotiate with suppliers and contractors to align costs with allocated funds, and address any budget variances.
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Research and test new kitchen and bar equipment to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency.
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Oversee equipment package estimating, tendering, and installation, managing deficiencies and warranties during and after construction.
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Review and approve construction drawings, ensuring alignment with MEP coordination standards and project specifications.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with kitchen equipment suppliers, leading shop drawing reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with project goals.
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Lead the completion of kitchen designs and installations from feasibility studies to final implementation, maintaining consistent standards across all locations.
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Serve as the internal subject matter expert on kitchen and bar equipment, providing guidance and technical support to facilities and operations teams.
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Regularly visit existing and new build locations across North America to ensure design consistency, quality control, and adherence to BOH, kitchen, and bar standards.
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Liaise with stakeholders, including Project Management, Real Estate, Culinary Development, and Contractors, to ensure the successful implementation of BOH requirements.
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Monitor project schedules and communicate progress with key stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and project success.
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in the design and construction field within a restaurant, hospitality, or retail organization.
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A degree or diploma in Building Technology or Interior Design with a specialty in commercial kitchens.
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Very skilled in drafting plans in AutoCAD and 3D in SketchUp
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The ability to read construction drawings and understand architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings and details.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
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Resourceful and high level of initiative.
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Great personality and willingness to collaborate and contribute to the Store Development team.
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Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.
Bonus Points
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A sense of humour.
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A serious passion for food - we like to eat around here (sometimes wine is involved).
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Open to personal development and growth.
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The drive to succeed and the passion to be a part of Earls growth.
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Big team player – able to be both a leader and also support those around them.
What We Offer
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Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, complemented by all the perks and benefits below
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Comprehensive health care benefits effective from your first day
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A healthy lifestyle spending account to support you in living your best life
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Employee Assistance Program
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Earls 50% discount card for food and drinks at all Earls Kitchen + Bar, the Beachhouse, Birdies Eats & Drinks, LOCAL Public Eatery, and JOEY Restaurants locations
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3 weeks vacation
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Make Life Awesome Week
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Opportunity to be a part of our partner-led Employee Resource Groups (ERG), designed to bring our greater communities together through mutual causes and shared experiences
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Flexibility with our Hybrid work from home/office model
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Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
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Office amenities include a rooftop patio, lockers, showers, a full kitchen, and collaborative workspaces
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Travel opportunities for company events, new restaurant openings, and more!
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Leadership programs with career development and opportunities for advancement
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Awards, recognitions, team-building events, and more!
APPLY NOW
Please submit your application and portfolio/work samples (optional). We will be in touch with suitable candidates as applications come through. We look forward to hearing from you!
Earls is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.
All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies, and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
