Culinary Management | Coquitlam Centre

Cactus Club Cafe; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Club Cafe is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering consistently high-quality dishes and guest experiences in a dynamic environment in Canada. The role emphasizes strong leadership, people development, and collaboration with culinary management to uphold the brand’s standards.

You will mentor kitchen partners, drive cost control and menu execution while maintaining safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about high quality food and guest satisfaction.
• Experience in kitchen management and cost control is a plus.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen partners.
• Committed to professionalism and service excellence.
• First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to ensure guest satisfaction and top quality food.
• Provide training through mentorship and Cactus University.
• Monitor food costing and manage complex ingredients.
• Support staff growth, well-being and career development.
• Uphold safety and professionalism in the kitchen.

Skills

Food quality

Kitchen management

Leadership

Professionalism

First Aid Knowledge

Education

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Our Sous Chefs are leaders whose passion for food is only surpassed by their passion for people. Through strategic leadership, they drive the success of the kitchen, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and upholding the organization’s values and goals. They ensure our kitchens are a fun environment for growth and learning where kitchen partners are able to reach their full potential. Our Culinary Management team consists of competitive leaders whose mission is to ensure guest satisfaction by consistently producing top quality food.

You Are

• Passionate about making high quality food to ensure guest satisfaction
• Business savvy with a rich understanding of kitchen management practices
• A supportive leader ready to guide kitchen partners in skills development, exceptional performance and financial goals
• Committed to professionalism and delivering service excellence
• Certified with a valid occupational First Aid Certificate, demonstrating your ability to prioritize safety in the workplace

We Will

• Hold ourselves to the highest standard as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Great Place to Work in Canada, and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• Provide experience in food costing and working with complex ingredients to create a variety of dishes
• Provide an unbeatable business education to help advance your career, through carefully crafted training programs such as mentorship, Cactus University, and Red Seal support
• Support your growth and well-being with a wellness spending account, a Cactus food dine in card, and an annual education allowance
• Offer a company-provided benefits package plus a vacation program that allows you plenty of time to rest and recharge
• Provide a comprehensive compensation package that takes various factors into consideration, including market rates, experience and qualifications
• Applications are accepted from all individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in every aspect of the selection process.