Sous Chef – Browns Socialhouse Tofino

Location: Tofino, BC
Position: Sous Chef
Employment: Full time
Wage: Competitive, based on experience + tips

Browns Socialhouse Tofino is looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.

Located on the beautiful west coast of Vancouver Island, Browns Socialhouse Tofino is a busy, high-volume restaurant serving both the local community and visitors from around the world. We’re looking for someone who enjoys leading a team, takes pride in food quality and consistency, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen.

The Role

Working alongside the Chef and management team, the Sous Chef will help lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations, including:

- Leading and supporting the BOH team during service
- Maintaining Browns food quality, presentation and recipe standards
- Training, coaching and developing kitchen team members
- Assisting with scheduling and managing BOH labour targets
- Managing prep levels, ordering and product availability
- Supporting weekly inventory and food-cost controls
- Monitoring waste, portioning and product yields
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization and food safety
- Helping create a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture
- Stepping into the Chef leadership role when required

The Role

Working alongside the Chef and management team, the Sous Chef will help lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations, including:

- Leading and supporting the BOH team during service
- Maintaining Browns food quality, presentation and recipe standards
- Training, coaching and developing kitchen team members
- Assisting with scheduling and managing BOH labour targets
- Managing prep levels, ordering and product availability




- Supporting weekly inventory and food-cost controls
- Monitoring waste, portioning and product yields
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization and food safety
- Helping create a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture
- Stepping into the Chef leadership role when required

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has:

- Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong kitchen leadership experience
- Experience working in a high-volume restaurant
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A solid understanding of food cost, inventory and labour management
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- The ability to stay calm and lead effectively during busy services
- FoodSafe certification
- A positive attitude and genuine interest in developing people

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage
- Tips in addition to your wage
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees
- Staff discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement within Browns
- The opportunity to live and work in Tofino, one of Canada's most unique coastal communities

Staff Accommodation

Staff accommodation may be available for the right candidate, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to relocate to Tofino.

Apply

If you're an experienced kitchen leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your kitchen leadership experience.

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Browns Socialhouse Tofino
📍 Victoria