We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, leadership skills and a great attitude to join our culinary team at Nanoose Bay Cafe. Our ideal candidate has experience leading a culinary team, is detail-oriented and organized, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Working alongside the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef will help lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food quality and execution, and ensure the kitchen is prepared for successful service.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and support the culinary team through daily operations and service

Oversee prep tasks and ensure the kitchen is properly organized and prepared for service

Prepare and execute dishes to a consistently high standard

Assist the Chef de Cuisine with daily kitchen operations and assume leadership of the kitchen in their absence

Support food and labour cost targets through portion control, waste management, inventory management and efficient labour practices

Train, coach and develop kitchen team members while supporting performance management

Maintain a clean, organized and professional kitchen environment

Ensure proper use, care and knowledge of all kitchen equipment and cooking procedures

Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistency, quality and attention to detail

Communicate effectively between shifts and with culinary leaders and team members





Support a collaborative and respectful team environment across both Front of House and Back of House

Follow all food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standards

Other duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate:

4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience is an asset

3+ years of leadership or management experience in a similar culinary environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

Detail-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates a solid work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn

Leads by example and fosters a respectful, collaborative team environment

Passionate about hospitality, food quality and creating memorable guest experiences

Able to effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced kitchen

What We Offer:

Competitive wages, gratuities, bonus structure and staff discounts

Relocation assistance

A strong culture of teamwork and a fun, rapid-paced work environment

Development and hands-on training opportunities to grow your culinary career alongside our experienced leadership team

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Relocation assistance

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📌 Sous Chef - Nanoose Bay (Gold River)
🏢 Push Operations
📍 Gold River