Meet the White Spot Culinary Team

Great food has always been at the heart of the White Spot experience, and behind every guest favourite is a passionate team dedicated to bringing fresh flavours to the table.

Leading the team is White Spot’s new Executive Chef, Jason Koningen, who brings more than 30 years of culinary experience with leading restaurant brands across Canada and California. Throughout his career, Jason has built a reputation for creating memorable menus, leading high-performing culinary teams, and mentoring the next generation of chefs.

Supporting Jason is a talented team helping bring new menu ideas to life. Training & Development Chef Dillon Penman leads White Spot’s in-house Red Seal Chef Apprenticeship Program, reflecting their commitment to developing culinary talent from within. Culinary Development Manager Arlana Alkema works closely with chefs, operations teams, and suppliers to turn creative ideas into recipes that can be consistently enjoyed in every White Spot restaurant.

Together, Jason, Dillon, and Arlana bring a perfect balance of experience, creativity, and collaboration that will help shape the next chapter of White Spot’s menu. Just as importantly, they work hand-in-hand with the talented chefs and kitchen teams in White Spot restaurants across B.C., who bring these dishes to life every day and create the memorable dining experiences guests know and love.