- Partner with the Chef and leadership team to execute and continually evolve the seasonal tasting menu
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all services
- Support, coach, and mentor culinary team members to foster a culture of excellence and accountability
- Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing development of kitchen team members
- Take ownership of kitchen operations in the Chef’s absence while maintaining the highest standards
- Manage ordering, inventory, supplier relationships, product quality, and food cost controls
- Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, seasonal planning, and culinary innovation
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety, organization, and kitchen execution
- Collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless guest experiences
- Bring creativity, leadership, and fresh ideas to help shape the future direction of the restaurant

Requirements

- Passionate about exceptional food, hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences
- Previous leadership experience in a high-end, from-scratch culinary environment
- Strong technical cooking skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Creative, curious, and committed to continuous culinary growth
- Experience mentoring and developing culinary teams
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive during high-volume service
- A leader who inspires through professionalism,



accountability, and collaboration
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and food quality
- Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and support the team in a dynamic environmen

Corporate Culture

- Starting salary of $65,000 annually based on approximately 10.5 months of work, including an annual winter closure
- Annual 5% salary increase
- Tip pooling
- Extended health and dental advantages
- Annual education funding
- Daily family meal
- Restaurant and room discounts
- Family room rates
- Longevity rewards
- Annual team appreciation events
- Annual winter closure (typically six weeks)
- Dinner service only
- Supportive, collaborative, and positive working environment
- Long-term housing available with private room in a shared home

The culinary leadership team typically works approximately 45 to 50 hours per week over four days. While service periods are focused and fast-paced, the schedule provides three days each week to enjoy the incredible West Coast lifestyle. Located in Ucluelet, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding culinary career while enjoying access to some of British Columbia’s most spectacular natural surroundings, including surfing, hiking, fishing, foraging, and camping. If you are a passionate culinary leader looking to be part of an exceptional restaurant, work with outstanding ingredients, and help shape a truly unique dining experience, we would love to hear from you.

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