KITCHEN MANAGER / HEAD CHEF WANTED — SoCal Restaurant & Lounge
SoCal Restaurant & Lounge in Campbell River is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager and Head Chef to lead our back-of-house team.
$25 /hour + tips + benefits
We’re a busy, established restaurant looking for someone who is organized, reliable and confident running a kitchen. We want someone who can lead from the line while also keeping the day-to-day business side of the kitchen organized and under control.
We have an excellent team in place, who are very confident, reliable, respectful and a joy to work with. We are only interested in adding like-minded people to our work family.
Our current kitchen manager is stepping away in the next few weeks, and we are eager to find the best replacement.
SoCal is a funky, fun restaurant; we focus on inventive casual dining and a general Tex-Mex vibe. We are looking for someone who likes to have fun with the menu and work within our casual concept, and someone who is able to communicate effectively with the rest of the management team and owners about features and menu ideas.
We’re looking for:
- Strong kitchen leadership and communication skills
- Confident Line Cooking skills
- Respectful communicator
- Experience managing and training a BOH team
- Scheduling and labour-cost management
- Food-cost control, ordering and inventory
- Consistent portioning, quality and presentation
- Strong prep and kitchen organization
- High standards for cleanliness and food safety
- Ability to stay organized and lead during busy services
- Dependable, professional and accountable
- Someone who takes pride in their kitchen and their team
- This is a hands-on management position, and we need someone who can work during our busiest times to lead and support the team.
. You’ll work alongside the team while taking responsibility for the organization and overall operation of the kitchen. You’ll work closely with ownership to maintain standards, control costs, keep the kitchen running efficiently and build a positive, reliable BOH team.
What we offer:
- $25+/hour depending on experience, skill set and education
- Good tips on top of hourly wage
- Benefits
- Full time hours
- We are an established restaurant with a loyal customer base
- Opportunity to have real input and ownership over the kitchen
If you’re an experienced kitchen professional, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your resume and a brief introduction telling us a little about yourself and your kitchen experience.
Option for SHARE PURCHASE available for the right person.
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Advantages
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking