Kwa'lilas Hotel is seeking a Pub chef to join our team in scenic, Port Hardy, B.C. The Kwa’lilas Hotel is located in the traditional territories of the Kwakiutl people. Meaning “a place to sleep”, the “Kwa’lilas” hotel was named by the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw elders in hopes that guests may find peaceful rest after a day of exploration on North Vancouver Island.

The Nax’id’ Pub Chef will assist in the preparation and supervision of all food production for Nax’id' Pub and any banquets and events in Kwa'lilas Hotel.

What We Offer:

- 3 month of covered accommodation for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island.
- Company events and holiday parties.
- Benefits after 6 months with the company.
- Wellness incentives include a discounted gym membership and free counselling services in Port Hardy.
- Discounted food from the Nax'id Pub.
- Career growth and development opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage the daily operations of the Nax'id Pub kitchen, ensuring efficient, safe, and profitable service.
- Lead, supervise, coach, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a positive, accountable team environment.
- Maintain and enforce standards for food quality, presentation, flavour, consistency, and cost control.
- Assume overall responsibility for the quality and timely preparation of all food served.
- Ensure standardized recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, garnishes, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
- Conduct employee meetings, provide ongoing coaching, and identify training and development opportunities.




- Develop staff schedules to meet operational requirements while controlling labour costs and maximizing productivity.
- Manage inventory, ordering, food cost controls, waste reduction, and stock rotation.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely, maintained, and kept in excellent working order.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards.
- Recommend menu enhancements, operational improvements, and equipment needs.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement corrective actions to improve the guest experience.
- Work alongside the team during peak periods while providing leadership and direction.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Food & Beverage Manager or General Manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

- Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary program preferred
- Red Seal Certification
- 5-7 years’ experience in a professional busy kitchen, pubs and restaurant environment
- Able to deliver and exceed the expectations of a highly demanding clientele
- Professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team
- Positive, honest, and energetic work ethic
- Food Safety Certified
- Solid track record of success; demonstrating upward career tracking
- Able to work extended shifts plus the ability to stand,



walk for extended periods of time
- Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
- Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area
- Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also, to distinguish product, taste texture, temperature and presentation and preparation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate teams to produce consistently great food
- Adept at working effectively in high energy and busy environments and works well under pressure
- Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Can work on own as well as part of a team
- Passion for good food, local ingredients and quality customer experiences
- Excellent knife skills
- Must love and enjoy working with food
- Ability to portion control on a large scale

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00-$69,500.00 per year

Advantages:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Do you have Red Seal Certification?
- Are you willing to relocate to Port Hardy, BC?

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- kitchen, pubs and restaurant environment: 5 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Pub Chef - Relocate to Port Hardy, B.C (British Columbia)
🏢 Kwalilas Hotel
📍 British Columbia