Job Overview

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food and service. This hands-on role combines food preparation and cooking with staff supervision, team coordination, and a strong commitment to food safety. The ideal candidate brings experience in a restaurant, hospitality, or other food industry setting and is ready to contribute to a collaborative, well-organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook, and present menu items consistently, following recipes and quality standards.
- Coordinate food preparation and service to help ensure timely, smooth kitchen operations.
- Supervise kitchen staff during assigned shifts, delegate tasks, and support effective team management.
- Assist with training and mentoring team members, reinforcing kitchen procedures and service expectations.
- Maintain safe food-handling practices, sanitation standards, and compliance with applicable food safety requirements.
- Monitor ingredient quality, storage, and kitchen organization; communicate supply needs to the Head Chef.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to support hospitality and a positive guest experience.




- Assist with restaurant management tasks as needed, including shift coordination and resolving routine service issues.
- Support related food service duties when required; bartending or serving experience may be useful in a cross-functional workplace.

Requirements

- Professional cooking and food preparation experience, preferably in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.
- Food service experience and familiarity with restaurant operations, kitchen workflows, and the food industry.
- Supervising experience, leadership skills, and the ability to guide and motivate a team.
- Strong understanding of food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
- Clear communication, sound organization, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced service environment.
- Hospitality-focused approach and commitment to consistent food quality and guest service.
- Bartending or serving experience is a plus, as is broader restaurant management experience.

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Nanaimo)
🏢 Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community
📍 Nanaimo