Cook at Drift Bar & Salon with Freehand Hospitality

About Freehand Hospitality

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

About Drift Salon & Bar

Owning a solid connection to time and place, Drift, located in Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, pays homage to this region’s land, people and history. Celebrating our natural abundance, Drift’s culinary vision is to showcase the East Coast’s most beloved ingredients stemming from a vibrant community of artisans, producers, farmers and fishers.

Chef Anthony

Walsh has crafted menus featuring eclectic interpretations of familiar Maritime fare. Whether you’re sampling an incredible variety of raw bar delicacies or tucking into a piping hot Seafood Hodge Podge, Drift’s dishes aim to deliver equal parts comfort and surprise.

We are looking for a Cook at Drift who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Drift’s dining experience fresh and exciting.

What you will be doing as a Cook:

Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager;

Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standards;

Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant;

Maintain a prep list of station duties;

Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness;

Assist in food inventory and control;

Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items;





Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines;

Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines;

Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies before and during service;

Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has: Culinary diploma/degree is an asset;

2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant;

Experience with high-end, Instagram able plating and be highly adaptable;

Strength in modern cooking techniques;

Experience with elevated and unique ingredients;

Experience with food ordering and inventories;

Professional cooking and knife handling skills;

Ability to stand for long periods of time;

Food safe certification.

Why join us and what's in it for you?

Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits

Integrated learning environment with room to grow

Access to our gym and fitness facility

50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass

Company RRSP contributions Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for company referral bonus program

Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!

Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Drift - Line Cook (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 The Armour Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality