The Bertossi Group is seeking an Experienced Sous Chef at Ristorante a Mano to help us carry on our tradition of creating award-winning hospitality! The Bertossi Group has set the standard for authentic Italian cuisine in Halifax for over 30 years, with four current destination restaurants: Ristorante a Mano, The Bicycle Thief, il Mercato Trattoria, as well as two luxury Cafes: Pane e Circo.

In 2024 & 2025, The Bertossi Group opened three brand new restaurants in Downtown Halifax; globally inspired seafood restaurant Water Polo, Matadora Tapas Bar, and Via Condotti which have quickly become 3 of the city's busiest restaurants.

What we Offer:

- Competitive Salary & Compensation
- Substantial gratuities
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Health, Dental and Visions benefits
- Company Dining Benefit
- Discounted gym membership
- Food Discounts across The Bertossi Group
- Opportunity for significant growth within Atlantic Canada’s Leading Restaurant Group

Job Description

If you can picture yourself working with a restaurant named one of Canada’s Top 100, have a passion for working with fresh, quality ingredients and an interest in a variety of Global cuisines, we definitely want to hear from you!

Our Sous Chefs are experienced culinary professionals, who have 3-5 years of previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in fast-paced, high volume, fine dining restaurants. Our Sous Chefs are responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the team by executing the highest standard of culinary excellence, while running their sections.

Our Sous Chefs are also responsible for assisting in the training & development of the cooks,



while ensuring the highest quality standards for culinary production, cleanliness, labour control and food hygiene. You’ll bring qualified, enthusiastic ownership to the menu each day; and contribute to the incredible success of one of Atlantic Canada's leading restaurants!

The Day to Day:

- Inspire excellence for all team members, while ensuring The Bertossi Group’s dedication to incredible hospitality & spectacular cuisine is met at all levels
- Actively monitors culinary operations, cleanliness & food hygiene standards
- Assisting with ordering, food & labour costs and inventory management
- Develops innovative menu offerings, including features, for the busiest restaurants in Halifax
- Assists in training & development initiatives as well as staff management & coaching
- Ensures proper health and safety procedures are followed by all team members

At The Bertossi Restaurant Group, we pride ourselves on our unwavering dedication to inclusiveness through hospitality, by creating a welcoming environment for employees & guests alike.

Only successful applications will be contacted directly via email to schedule an interview - thank you to everyone who applies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you Legally entitled to work in Canada with Citizenship, Permanent Residency or an Open Work Permit with more than 18 months before it expires?
- Are you currently located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and available for an in-person interview?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef - Ristorante a Mano (Canada)
🏢 THE BERTOSSI GROUP
📍 Canada