Sous Chef

5w1 month ago

Northland Properties

Vancouver, CA · Full-time · C$55,000 – C$70,000

About this role

Shark Club Vancouver is seeking a passionate, hands-on culinary leader to join the Leadership Team at one of Vancouver's busiest sports bars. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and is dedicated to delivering chef-driven food in a high-volume, energetic environment.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will lead day-to-day culinary operations during service, ensuring consistency, freshness, and food safety across all prep and line stations. You will also support labour, food cost, and profit targets while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.

As a mentor and coach, you will develop kitchen team members and future leaders, fostering a positive, high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and communication. You will lead by example during high-volume service periods with confidence and composure.

This role offers valuable leadership experience in an industry-leading environment, with ongoing mentorship from experienced senior leaders and opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing hospitality company. You will also have access to leadership development seminars and the chance to support new restaurant openings across North America.

Requirements

Previous leadership experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant or bar
Strong culinary skills with a passion for quality execution
Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude
Ability to stay organized and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and creating a supportive workplace culture
A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to jump in wherever needed

Responsibilities

Execute menu items to Shark Club standards across both prep and line stations
Lead day-to-day culinary operations during service while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
Ensure consistency, freshness, quality control, and food safety at all times
Support labour, food cost, sales, and profit targets
Coach, mentor, and develop kitchen team members and future leaders
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling across multiple kitchen positions
Create a positive, high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and communication
Lead by example during high-volume service periods with confidence and composure

Benefits

Ongoing mentorship and development from experienced senior leaders
Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing hospitality company
Access to leadership development seminars and training programs
Opportunities to support new restaurant openings across North America
A fun, supportive, and team-focused culture where hard work is recognized and rewarded