Line Cook / Chef de Partie

Moments Hospitality Collective; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Staff meal

Staff discounts

Job summary

Water St Café in Vancouver is seeking experienced line cooks for a full-time evening role. We value culinary expression, attention to detail, hospitality, and strong knowledge of cooking techniques to deliver luxury service and memorable guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of kitchen experience, a positive attitude, andFood Safe level 1 certification. The team emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and maintaining high health and safety standards in a vibrant, upscale setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years kitchen/restaurant experience.
• Honesty, openness and kindness.
• Friendly and outgoing energy, approachable and charismatic.
• Self-motivated learner, goal oriented.
• Strong organization skills, able to work calmly under pressure.
• Set an example for respectful, collaborative teamwork.
• Problem-solving abilities and efficient conflict resolution.
• Food Safe level 1 required or attained.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to them.
• Maintenance and cleaning respective sections.
• Quality of food presentation and taste up to company standard.
• All the food items prepared and served according to health code standards and practices.
• Suggest ideas for improvements in raw material, menus, cost savings and equipment.
• Have full knowledge of all menus and promotions.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage and maintain a clean kitchen.

Skills

Culinary expression

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Guest connection

Culinary technique

Food Safe level 1

Job description

"Water St Café is looking to hire experienced line cooks to assist us in continuing to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible.

Who We Are

“Good food starts with fresh ingredients and proper cooking techniques. Great food starts with the heart.”

Welcome to the Water St. Café & 2nd Floor Gastown, a true west coast hospitality experience located in the historic Gastown district!

We are a growing company and excited to be in one of the most spectacular restaurant locations in Vancouver.

We are an upscale casual restaurant that focuses on the Italian influenced fair in our 1906 heritage building and speakeasy live music venue the 2nd Floor Gastown.

We have an extensive wine and cocktail program to compliment 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 cooks to join our energetic and dynamic team. This is a full time evening role.

Our ideal candidate will have a sincere passion for culinary expression, attention to detail, hospitality, true guest connection, and strong knowledge of culinary technique.

What You’ll Do

• Food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to them.
• Maintenance and cleaning respective sections
• Quality of food presentation and taste up to company standard
• All the food items prepared and served according to health code standards and practices
• Suggests ideas for improvements in raw material, menus, cost savings and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menus and promotions
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage and maintain a clean kitchen

Our Ideal Candidate

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong skill set is essential for all candidates.
• 2-3 years kitchen/restaurant experience
• Demonstrates honesty, openness, and kindness
• Friendly and outgoing energy, approachable and charismatic
• Self-motivated learner, goal orientated
• Strong organization skill, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors
• Problem solving abilities and efficient conflict resolution
• Food Safe level 1

What We Offer

• Competitive package includes with gratuities, staff meal and staff discounts company wide
• A strong culture of teamwork, culture, and a fun and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunities to grow your career alongside our expert leaders in hospitality