The King’s Head Pub is looking for a dependable, hands-on Sous Chef to help our kitchen team. You’ll support in daily operations, deliver consistent food quality, and keep service organized in a busy pub environment.

This role suits an experienced cook and confident diplomatic leader who takes pride in great pub food, communicates clearly, and helps build a positive, accountable kitchen culture. We have currently launched a new menu and are looking to accent that with some fresh kitchen talent. We offer a dynamic and growing kitchen team with a drive for new techniques and an ever changing menu with many opportunities to learn, grow and build your skillset.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & Service

- Support the Kitchen Manager in running daily kitchen operations and lead the kitchen in their absence.
- Work alongside the team on prep, cooking, plating, and service.
- Coordinate stations and ticket flow to ensure meals leave the kitchen accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain consistent recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and food quality.
- Communicate with front-of-house staff about timing, availability, dietary requests, and service concerns.

Team Training & Support

- Assist in training new cooks on recipes, station setup, equipment, and kitchen procedures.
- Set clear expectations and provide constructive feedback.
- Delegate prep and service duties according to business needs.
- Promote teamwork, respectful communication, and accountability.
- Assist with scheduling and staffing coverage as needed.Inventory & Cost Control
- Assist with ordering, receiving, stock rotation, and inventory counts.
- Maintain appropriate prep levels and communicate shortages before service.
- Monitor portions, product use, spoilage, and waste.
- Check deliveries for quality and accuracy.




- Support food and labour cost targets while maintaining quality.

Food Safety & Kitchen Standards

- Maintain food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature-control procedures.
- Ensure allergens and dietary requests are handled carefully and communicated clearly.
- Oversee daily cleaning, opening, and closing duties.
- Keep work areas, storage spaces, and equipment clean and organized.
- Report maintenance issues and workplace hazards promptly.

Menu & Operational Support

- Assist with developing and testing specials, seasonal dishes, and new menuitems.
- Help maintain accurate recipes and prep instructions.
- Prepare the kitchen for busy weekends, game days, live music, and privateevents.
- Identify practical ways to improve workflow, consistency, and service.Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or experienced LeadLine Cook.
- Solid cooking skills and experience in a busy restaurant or pub kitchen.
- Ability to lead calmly, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions during service.
- Experience with inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste reduction.
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and allergen handling.
- Reliable attendance, clear communication, and a team-focused approach.
- Food handler certification preferred; culinary training is an asset.
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions This is an active kitchen role involving extended periods of standing, repetitive tasks,

lifting and moving supplies, and working around heat and kitchen equipment.

Reasonable accommodations can be discussed throughout the hiring process. We pride ourselves in organization, cleanliness, and good kitchen practices.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Winnipeg)
🏢 King's Head Pub
📍 Winnipeg