Culinary Management | Turner Road

Cactus Club Cafe; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Club Cafe is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. As a Sous Chef, you will oversee food quality, manage kitchen operations, and mentor staff to achieve excellence in guest services. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Wellness spending account

Company-provided benefits package

Annual education allowance

Qualifications

• Passionate about making high quality food.
• Business savvy with a rich understanding of kitchen management practices.
• Committed to professionalism and delivering service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of the kitchen and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Guide kitchen partners in skills development and performance.
• Support food costing and work with complex ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Education

Food Safe certification

Occupational 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

Food Safe certified, demonstrating your commitment to food safety standards and regulations

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.