Job Summary

Railtown Cafe and Catering is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the Pastry Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and maintaining food safety standards. This role requires a strong background in baking and leadership. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company, apply your skills and develop a long-term career.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee pastry and bread operations for Railtown Catering and multiple cafe locations
- Manage kitchen staff including training, mentoring, and disciplining
- Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to develop new menu items
- Support and manage all food preparation
- Receive deliveries and monitor inventory
- Build and coordinate staff schedule
- Assists with payroll related responsibilities
- Send HR related documentations such as trail paperwork, worker’s compensation, and incident reports
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

- Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience
- Kitchen management and leadership experience required
- Must be available to work any shift and commute as needed.
- High school education, cooking school, or culinary institute education or equivalent is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly motivated with great organizational skills




- Must be able to work long hours and special events as needed
- Detail oriented, ability to perform tasks in a timely manner
- Fluent written and spoken English required
- Food Safe Level 1 is mandatory

Schedule:

- Full-time: approximately 45 hours per week plus offsite events

What we Offer:

- Salary is based on experience
- Off-site event pay + tips in addition to base salary
- Paid vacation
- Health and dental benefit coverage (after 3 month probationary period)
- Daily staff meal
- 30% discount at our cafés at any time
- Fun, supportive, and positive working environment
- Excellent working conditions with a strong team dynamic
- Career development opportunity within the company as Railtown Café and Catering continues to grow

To learn more about us, please visit our website and social media: www.railtowncatering.ca www.railtowncafe.ca www.instagram.com/railtowncaters www.instagram.com/railtowncafe

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Perks

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Experience:
- Baking: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Sous Chef for Large Cafe & Catering Operation (Vancouver)
🏢 Railtown Cafe u0026 Catering
📍 Vancouver