Location: The Patch Brewery – Maple Ridge, BC

Employment Type: 35-40 hrs/week, EVENINGS FRIDAY-MONDAY

About Us:

The Patch Brewery is a high-energy, community-focused brewery with two unique kitchens: one featuring a forno pizza oven and another food trailer specializing in burgers and pub favourites. We’re proud to serve great food alongside our craft beer, creating a welcoming and fun setting for our guests and staff alike.

Position Overview:

The Sous Chef supports the Culinary Operations Manager in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, and a safe, organized work environment. This role is responsible for leading the kitchen team during closing shifts, maintaining standards and creating a consistent and positive work environment for the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:

- Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality and service.
- Provide hands-on support during peak service hours to maintain smooth operations.
- Act as a role model, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

2. Training and Development:

- Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to achieve their full potential.
- Conduct regular skills assessments and provide constructive feedback to team members.

3. Shift Management:

- Oversee and manage kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Make effective shift cuts and schedule adjustments to maintain labor cost targets.

4. Food Quality and Standards:





- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

5. Reporting and Process Improvement:

- Provide daily reports on kitchen operations, staffing, and inventory.
- Collaborate with the Culinary Operations Manager to analyze workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience
- Minimum 2 years previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Culinary Training: Post-secondary diploma, vocational certificate, or apprenticeship in culinary arts is heavily preferred
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to lead with positivity under pressure in a fast-paced setting
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid Food Safe Level 2 Certification (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer:

- Competitive wages with performance-based incentives
- Tip Pool
- Staff perks including discounts on food and beer
- A dynamic, supportive work environment in a growing company
- Extended Health & Dental benefits

Wage: $23-$26 Hourly wage based on experience + Pooled tips

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2P3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Kitchen: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FoodSafe (required)

Location:

- Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2P3 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Canada)
🏢 The Patch Brewery
📍 Canada