Hiring for Sous Chefs (Vancouver Island)!

Qualicum Beach Cafe; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An upscale casual restaurant is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a dynamic team in a stunning marina location. This role emphasizes luxury service and high-quality seafood dishes with an Asian influence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will manage food costs, train kitchen staff, and ensure a clean and efficient workspace. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering competitive wages and a fun work culture.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Gratuities

Relocation Assistance

Bonus Structure

Staff Discounts

Development and Training

Qualifications

• 4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience is an asset.
• 3+ years of leadership or managing capacity in a similar workplace setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage food/labour costs through portion and waste control.
• Train kitchen personnel and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Cook and prepare high-quality dishes for guests.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Detail-Oriented

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Culinary Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Who we are:

Welcome to the Nanoose Bay Cafe, a true west coast hospitality experience with a stunning marina ocean view! We are a growing company and excited to be in one of the most spectacular restaurant locations on Vancouver Island. We are an upscale casual restaurant that focuses on seafood with a hint of Asian influence. We have an extensive wine and cocktail program to complement every dining experience for our guests. We strive to deliver luxury service for our guests from the moment they arrive to the end of their meal; we want their time with us to be memorable.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a great attitude to join our exciting team here at the Nanoose Bay Café! If you have prior experience leading a culinary team, are detail-oriented & organized, and able to multi-task, we would love to have you on our team.

What You’ll do:

1. Possess the aptitude of strong oversight – able to quantify prep tasks and prepare the kitchen for service with detail and excellence.
2. Manage food/labour costs - able to maintain food cost targets through portion and waste control, inventory management, and labour.
3. Cook and prepare dishes of the highest quality for our guests to enjoy.
4. Assist the Chef de Cuisine in all of their specific duties and assume that role in the absence of the CDC.
5. Train all kitchen personnel, responsible for performance management and team development.
6. Maintain and manage others to operate a clean, neat, and presentable kitchen.
7. Demonstrate proper use and knowledge of all food preparation and cooking equipment and procedures at all times for all stations.
8. Work quickly and efficiently to deliver consistent and delicious dishes.
9. Support all team members in every role both front of house and back of house.
10. Communicate effectively between shifts and with culinary leaders and peers.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate:

1. Possesses a warm and welcoming personality, is friendly and outgoing, demonstrating a positive attitude and energy at all times.
2. 4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience is an asset.
3. 3+ years of leadership or managing capacity in a similar workplace setting.
4. Strong organization skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
5. Set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors.

What We Offer:

Competitive wages with gratuities, relocation assistance, bonus structure, staff discounts. A strong culture of teamwork, culture, and a fun and fast-paced work environment. Development and hands-on training to grow your career alongside our culinary team.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!