Sous Chef – Red Door Provisions

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

Red Door Provisions is a busy café, bakery, and brunch restaurant focused on high-quality food, thoughtful hospitality, and a positive team culture. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who is organized, hands-on, and passionate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced line cook or current sous chef looking to take the next step in a growing business.

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and management team to oversee daily kitchen operations, including:

- Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
- Coaching, training, and developing line cooks and prep staff
- Ensuring all food meets Red Door’s quality and presentation standards
- Assisting with ordering, inventory, and food cost control
- Managing prep lists and production schedules
- Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
- Helping with scheduling and labour management
- Opening and closing the kitchen as required
- Assisting with menu development, features, and seasonal items
- Stepping into any station when needed to support the team

What We’re Looking For

- 2+ years of leadership experience in a professional kitchen
- Strong line cooking and organizational skills
- Ability to lead calmly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- High standards for cleanliness,



consistency, and execution
- Positive attitude with a willingness to mentor others
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
- Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Excellent kitchen tip share
- Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality company
- A collaborative, supportive workplace
- Staff meals and employee discounts
- Consistent full time hours
- Paid sick days
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing kitchen and team

If you’re someone who enjoys building strong teams, takes pride in producing exceptional food, and thrives in a busy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that leadership experience is required, although not necessarily in a Sous Chef role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits

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

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanier, ON K1L 8B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- kitchen leadership: 2 years (required)
- Kitchen: 3 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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