Lead Brunch Cook — Part-TimeThe Opportunity

Ruby’s is looking for an experienced Lead Brunch Cook to help build and lead our recent brunch service.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced breakfast cook who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and understands what it takes to keep a busy brunch service organized, efficient, and consistent.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll take a lead role during brunch service while helping develop the systems, prep standards, recipes, and team needed to build a successful brunch program.

About Ruby’s

Located in the historic courtyard of the ByWard Market, Ruby’s is a new restaurant built on the legacy of The Belmont.

Our menu focuses on high-quality ingredients, familiar flavours, and creative modern cooking. With 100 seats across two floors and a 50-seat cobblestone patio, Ruby’s is designed to be a lively and welcoming destination.

What You'll Do

- Lead the kitchen during brunch service
- Execute breakfast and brunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Help develop and refine our new brunch menu and service systems
- Organize prep and ensure the kitchen is fully ready for service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station
- Help train and support other cooks during brunch
- Communicate clearly with the chefs and front-of-house team
- Monitor food quality, portioning, presentation, and consistency
- Help manage ordering,



prep levels, and product rotation
- Maintain high standards for food safety and cleanliness
- Step in wherever needed to keep service running smoothly

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 3 years of professional experience cooking breakfast/brunch
- Proven experience working in a high-volume breakfast or brunch environment
- Strong understanding of breakfast and brunch service
- Confident working a busy service while maintaining quality and organization
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to train and support other kitchen team members
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently
- Passion for building and improving a new brunch program
- Culinary education is an asset but not required

Why Join Ruby’s?

- Help build a new brunch service from the ground up
- Take a lead role in developing the menu and kitchen systems
- Part-time position with potential for growth
- Competitive hourly wage
- Self-administered health benefit
- Quarterly bonus package
- Opportunities for additional hours and advancement
- Work with an experienced and supportive culinary team

If you’re an experienced breakfast cook who wants to take ownership of a new brunch program and help build something from the beginning, we’d like to hear from you. Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Brunch Cook (Ottawa)
🏢 Ruby's
📍 Ottawa