Head Chef

5 days ago

Cowichan Bay, Canada The Masthead Restaurant Full time

**We're Hiring Head Chef**The Masthead Restaurant - Cowichan Bay, BC | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Tips | West Coast, Seasonal, Inspired Cuisine

**About Us:

- **The Masthead is a small, independently owned waterfront restaurant in Cowichan Bay. With 40+ seats inside and a beautiful patio in summer, we focus on high-quality, seasonal West Coast cuisine, using local ingredients whenever possible. We’re a small but passionate team that values professionalism, creativity, and community. We’re looking for a **hands-on Head Chef** who’s not just a great cook, but also a collaborative leader. You’ll be on the line, expediting, managing service, developing menus, mentoring the team, and working closely with ownership to shape the kitchen’s culture and direction.

**What You’ll Be Doing:

- ** Leading kitchen operations during prep and service - Cooking on the line and expediting dishes - Collaborating on seasonal menus and nightly features - Managing food and supply ordering, inventory, and cost control - Scheduling and mentoring the kitchen team - Upholding high standards for cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety - Fostering a calm, respectful, and team-focused kitchen environment

**Who We’re Looking For**:

- 5+ years in a leadership role (Sous or Head Chef level) - Strong culinary technique and organizational skills - Experience with locally inspired, West Coast cuisine - Calm under pressure, clear communicator, and a team player - Food Safe and Red Seal certifications preferred

**Perks & Benefits**:

- Competitive salary (starting at $70K+) + shared tips
- Staff meals + health/dental/vision benefits - Opportunity for **on-site accommodation** (a private 1-bedroom water-front suite under the restaurant—perfect for relocation or short-term housing) - Creative input into menu and specials - Work in a beautiful setting with a supportive and tight-knit team

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live in the Cowichan Bay / Duncan Area?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Kitchen Management: 5 years (required)
- Cooking: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe & Red Seal Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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