Lead Oyster & Cheese Chef / Kitchen Lead

Downtown Victoria, BC | Full-Time | 6 Days/Week Operation

We are opening an intimate 30-seat wine, cheese & oyster bar in Downtown Victoria and are looking for an experienced, hands-on Oyster & Cheese Chef / Kitchen Lead who can take ownership of our small kitchen operation.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in presentation, understands quality ingredients, and is comfortable running the show in a small restaurant environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Shucking and serving fresh oysters with speed and consistency
- Preparing and presenting cheese & charcuterie boards
- Preparing cold dishes, accompaniments, sauces and garnishes
- Maintaining excellent plating and presentation standards
- Receiving, checking and rotating seafood, cheese and other products
- Managing prep, inventory, ordering and minimizing food waste
- Maintaining food safety, sanitation and kitchen organization
- Helping develop seasonal dishes and pairings
- Taking ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations

Who We’re Looking For
- Previous professional kitchen experience
- Strong oyster-shucking skills preferred
- Experience with cheese, charcuterie, seafood or cold kitchen is a major asset




- Comfortable working independently and managing a small kitchen
- Strong understanding of food safety and proper seafood handling
- Organized, reliable and consistent
- Valuable eye for elegant plating and presentation
- Someone looking to grow with a new independent restaurant

Local Victoria candidates are strongly preferred.

About the Restaurant

We are a current, intimate 30-seat concept in Downtown Victoria focused on wine, artisanal cheese, fresh oysters and thoughtfully prepared small plates.

We will be open 6 days a week, with a relaxed but polished atmosphere and a strong focus on quality ingredients, hospitality and presentation.

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage + tips, based on experiencePosition: Full-TimeLocation: Downtown Victoria, BCStart Date: To be discussed

If you have oyster, cheese, charcuterie or cold-kitchen experience and would like the opportunity to take ownership of a small kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief note about your relevant experience.

Please call straight (phone hidden) or email resume [email protected]

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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