Chef de Partie, Wildight Kitchen + Bar
About The Position
Recommended by Michelin in its prestigious culinary guide and certified a Great Place to Work®, Wildlight is the Pattison Food Group’s first full-service restaurant, where the spirit of the West Coast inspires everything – from the local and seasonal ingredients on the menu to the relaxed and sophisticated interior featuring the natural elements and textures of Canada’s scenic western shoreline. Join our award-winning chef and outstanding team in providing memorable meals and an exceptional guest experience at Wildlight. We are hiring for a Chef de Partie, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar at our location in Vancouver, BC near the UBC area. Open availability is preferred. Up to 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- A minimum 3 years of previous experience as a cook in an upscale high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
- A Food Safe Certificate.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success.
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
- Creative, innovative, and passionate for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with computers and applications POS systems (considered an asset).
Responsibilities
- Preparing menu items according to standard recipe, plating, and time standards.
- Portioning, arranging and garnishing food to ensure proper presentation and quality.
- Maintaining professional communication with front of the house employees to accommodate all guest requests and special dietary needs.
- Observing and testing food to ensure proper quality using methods such as tasting, smelling, or temperature checks.
- Labeling and dating all food items that are prepped and/or opened.
- Ordering, stocking, and maintaining sufficient levels of food products at stations.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area and ensuring that equipment in the work area is clean and in proper working condition.
- Providing leadership and assisting in the training of cooks.
- Assisting other cooks during peak periods.
- Overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of the Chef.
- Assisting other kitchen areas as needed.
Benefits
- Get paid every Friday!
- Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
- Benefits eligibility.
- Wellness and team member assistance program.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
