About Market 49

Market 49 Fine Foods makes handmade, chef-driven meals in our open-concept glass kitchen in downtown Aldergrove, BC. We use high-quality ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, with no preservatives.

Our meals reach customers through our factory store, farmers markets and pop-ups, wholesale partners from Squamish to the Okanagan, and our online shop. The menu changes with the seasons, and we launch new dishes every couple of weeks.

We're growing fast, with plans to expand across Canada. Our crew is young, driven and has a lot of fun doing it.

The role

We're hiring a full-time Sous Chef with a clear path to Head Chef for the right person. You'll start by running the line and the crew day to day, working directly with the owner.

As you prove yourself, the role grows: more ownership of the menu, the kitchen and the team, leading into the Head Chef position. This is a chance to build something, not just fill a shift.

What you'll do

- Lead, train and motivate a young kitchen crew, and set the standard for work ethic and attitude
- Run daily production, prep lists and scheduling so the kitchen hits its numbers
- Develop new dishes for our seasonal menus and regular product launches
- Keep pushing the envelope: find better recipes, better processes and better ways to work every day
- Maintain quality and consistency across every batch, from individual meals to wholesale orders
- Manage food costs, ordering, inventory and supplier relationships
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and food-safety compliant




- Help build the systems and team that will carry Market 49 into new locations

Who you are

- A creative cook who loves developing new dishes and isn't afraid to try new ideas
- A natural leader who enjoys building up a team and gets the best out of people
- A hard worker who leads from the front and never settles for "good enough"
- Someone who fits a young, energetic crew: positive, approachable and fun to work with
- Organized and calm under pressure, with strong production and time-management skills
- Ambitious and ready to grow with a company that's scaling up

Assets:

- Previous sous chef or kitchen leadership experience
- High-volume, hotel or production kitchen experience
- Food costing, ordering and inventory experience
- FOODSAFE Level 1 (or willing to get it)

What we offer

- Competitive wage based on experience
- A clear path from Sous Chef to Head Chef
- Performance bonuses for the right candidate
- Potential stock options or part ownership in the company for the right candidate
- Real creative input on our menu and products
- Room to grow as we expand across Canada
- A 4-day work week (4 × 10-hour days), with the option to move to a 5-day, 8-hour schedule for the right candidate if needed
- A young, supportive team and a kitchen where customers watch your work through the glass

Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Sous Chef (Aldergrove)
🏢 Market 49 Fine Foods
📍 Aldergrove