Coupe Beverages is seeking a Cook / Chef to support the kitchen operations of the new Duchess Cafe in East Vancouver, opening in mid-August.

Position: Cook / Chef

Location: 1249 Adanac Street, East Vancouver

Job type: Full-time

Pay: $25 / hour

Schedule: To be discussed based on requirements. Will likely be morning and day shifts (no evenings). Cafe daily open hours: 7:30am - 4pm. Weekends may be required.

About Duchess Cafe:

Duchess Cafe is a relaxed and stylish neighbourhood cafe brought to you by the Duchess Cocktails team. The cafe will offer locally roasted coffee, pastries, and a selection of sandwiches and light fare. Duchess Cafe will be no tip, instead choosing to compensate employees with a fair wage.

About the Role

As the Cook / Chef, you will be responsible for executing the sandwich and food menu for the cafe. The menu is light and simple, because we do not have a full kitchen on site, there is no actual cooking involved.

The role will be focussed on assembling sandwiches, wraps, yoghurt bowls, and other menu items as required. While a simple menu, our goal is to provide a fresh, flavourful, best possible version of each item on the menu.

This position will start as the only person in BOH. You will be responsible for everything in the kitchen, from dishwashing, to making and assembling menu items, to ordering, and more.

You may be required to assist with FOH, working cash, with customers, etc.

Key Responsibilities

- Preparation — Mix sandwich fillings, salads, and other ingredients with precision from recipes.
- Daily Cleaning & Organization — Support on opening/closing routines, maintain cleanliness standards, and keep the space organized and high level clean at all times, and ensure strict adherence to health and safety requirements
- Reporting — Provide shift results, feedback on any issues encountered, and items needed for restocking or repair
- Ordering — Order supplies, ingredients, and other items as required.





About You You love food and are driven to constantly improve and create the best version of each dish that you cook. You have strong knife and plating skills to prepare perfect ingredients.

You’re ok working alone, managing a variety of responsibilities, and do not need direction or direct supervision to complete tasks. You are a self starter and can identify the things you need to do to complete the goals of your kitchen and your department.

You can work within a defined menu and precise recipes, but are also driven to test and develop tweaks, improvements, and new dishes to compliment the existing menu.

What We're Looking For

- Interest, drive, and creativity in making the best food possible.
- Previous experience in a kitchen environment
- Ability to execute with repeatable quality and precision.
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and needs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Impeccable cleanliness standards.
- Reliable, detail-oriented.
- Interest in constant growth and improvement.

What We Offer

- Pay: $25 / hour
- Healthcare and extended benefits
- Discounted and free food
- Flexible scheduling, growth opportunities

How to Apply Please send your resume and a video telling us more about yourself and why you think you'd be a great fit for our cafe via email, with your name and the position in the subject line to .

About Coupe Beverages

Coupe Beverages is the producer of Duchess Cocktails, non-alcoholic DuchessDry cocktails, E.

Bittermann

Tonic, and more. Located in Vancouver, BC, Coupe Beverages was founded in 2019 with a mission to fill a gap in the market for high quality, ready-to-serve cocktails. Since then, Coupe has successfully scaled the Duchess brand across Canada and recently opened a new, purpose-built factory in East Vancouver where they continue to launch exciting recent products for both the Canadian market and internationally.

Duchess

Cafe opens summer 2026 in East Vancouver.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Advantages

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- FoodSafe (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook / Chef (Vancouver)
🏢 Coupe Beverages
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