SHIFT LEAD LINE COOK

Are you a strong line cook with leadership experience who knows how to keep a kitchen running like a well-oiled machine?

Landlubber Pub is looking for an experienced Shift Lead Line Cook to join our kitchen leadership team!

We're a family-owned neighbourhood pub with a food-forward approach, a commitment to scratch cooking, and a great crew that takes pride in what we do. We're looking for someone who is passionate about good food, takes ownership of their work, and has the leadership skills to keep a kitchen team organized, motivated, and productive.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys cooking just as much as taking responsibility for the smooth operation of a kitchen.

THE ROLE

As Shift Lead, you'll oversee kitchen operations during your assigned shifts while working alongside the team on the line. You'll play an important role in maintaining food quality, managing inventory and ordering, supporting kitchen staff, and ensuring service runs smoothly.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Leading and supporting kitchen staff during service.
- Overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring efficient service.
- Maintaining food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.
- Managing inventory levels and monitoring food costs and waste.
- Preparing and submitting food orders and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Assisting with the creation, preparation, and implementation of food features and specials.
- Contributing creative food ideas and helping bring new dishes to life.
- Creating prep lists and ensuring stations are properly stocked and ready for service.
- Delegating tasks and keeping the team focused and productive.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
- Training, coaching, and mentoring kitchen staff.
- Communicating effectively with management and other shift leaders.
- Leading by example and fostering a positive, professional kitchen environment.





WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Minimum 5 years of professional line cooking experience.
- Previous kitchen management or supervisory experience is required.
- Experience with inventory management, food ordering, and cost control.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and productive in a busy kitchen.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for contributing to food features and specials.
- Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- A genuine passion for good food and doing things right!

WHY JOIN LANDLUBBER PUB?

- Family-owned and operated business.
- A well-organized kitchen with a strong focus on scratch cooking.
- A fun, professional, and supportive team.
- An opportunity to contribute ideas and have a voice in kitchen operations.
- A hands-on leadership position with room to make a difference.
- A workplace that values good food, teamwork, and happy staff.

THE BOTTOM LINE

We're not looking for someone who simply wants to punch in and cook. We're looking for an experienced cook who takes pride in their craft, enjoys leading a team, understands the business side of running a kitchen, and wants to be part of something great.

If you're ready to take ownership, lead by example, and work with a team that genuinely cares about what comes out of the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you!

We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- How many years of kitchen management experience do you have?

Experience:

- line cooking: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Location:

- Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H9 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 SHIFT LEAD/LINE COOK (Nanaimo)
🏢 LANDLUBBER PUB
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