SOUS CHEF — Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Who We Are Viaggio Hospitality Group is one of British Columbia's largest hospitality companies, operating a growing portfolio of distinct concepts unified by a commitment to exceptional service, quality, and hospitality — from upscale dining and boutique hotels to golf, nightlife, and retail. Notable properties include the Downtown Moda Hotel, Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio, Howe Sound Brewing, Viti Wine & Lager, and Birchbank Golf Course.

The Opportunity Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio, recognized as one of Vancouver's finest dining experiences with creative seafood and Peruvian and Japanese influences, is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen. This is a working leadership role: you'll run the line, develop the team, and share real accountability for kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef.

What You'll Do Kitchen Leadership & Line Management

Manage and run the line during service, ensuring consistency, timing, and presentation standards are met

Run the pass/expo as needed, calling tickets and quality-checking plates before they leave the kitchen

Supervise all kitchen staff, including holding Chefs de Partie (CDP) accountable for their stations, food safety, and sanitation obligations

Coach, train, and develop cooks and kitchen staff; support hiring and onboarding

Cross-train staff across stations to avoid single points of failure on the line

Participate in staff scheduling

Act as chef in charge in the Executive Chef's absence, with full authority over kitchen operations during those periods

Culinary Development

Collaborate on new menu items, lunch specials, and seasonal offerings alongside the Executive Chef

Help develop, standardize,



and document recipes for consistency and scalability

Execute special events, private dining, and group/buyout menus on the floor

Operations & Administration

Support kitchen administrative functions, including entering and reconciling invoices

Participate in food costing and contribute to margin awareness across menu items

Place and manage supplier orders, maintain par levels, and check deliveries against invoices

Own inventory management: counts, stock rotation (FIFO), and waste tracking/logging

Check incoming product for quality and freshness; flag and manage vendor quality issues

Flag equipment issues and coordinate repairs and basic preventive maintenance

Maintain food safety and sanitation compliance across the kitchen, including co-ownership of health inspection and Fraser Health compliance readiness

Ensure a clean, well-organized, well-supplied kitchen

What You Have

3+ years of experience in a Sous Chef or senior line leadership role, preferably in a high‑volume or upscale dining environment

Cook's trade certification or equivalent training and experience

FOODSAFE Level 1 — mandatory

FOODSAFE Level 2 — an asset

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable

Comfortable with basic kitchen admin — invoicing, costing input, inventory, ordering

Strong multitasking ability and a calm, cooperative presence under service pressure

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Competitive salary: $52,000-$58,000/year, commensurate with experience

Paid vacation

Competitive extended health and dental benefits

Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group

Discounted or free food

Job Type: Full-time — In person

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