Kitchen Lead

1 week ago

Vancouver BC VG M, Canada Cafe Portrait Full time $40,000 - $48,000 per year

Company Overview

Cafe Portrait is a cozy, locally owned café and brunch spot dedicated to providing high-quality food and exceptional service. Since 2020, we have been a welcoming home away from home for our community in the West End, offering a variety of delicious options from espresso drinks to healthy brunch choices.

Summary

Cafe Portrait is a cozy, art-filled brunch café in Vancouver known for its warm atmosphere, hand-crafted décor, and thoughtful, creative dishes. We are looking for a Cook & Kitchen Lead — someone who loves hands-on cooking but is also excited to help with menu creation, plating, inventory management, and training new kitchen staff.

This is a hybrid role: you'll spend most of your time cooking and plating dishes, but you'll also play a key role in shaping the kitchen workflow, creating new menu items, and keeping the kitchen organized.

What You Will Do

  • Prepare and cook brunch and café-style dishes with consistency, accuracy, and speed
  • Assist with menu development, including creating new menu items and calculating food costs
  • Execute high-quality plating and presentation for every dish
  • Train newly hired kitchen staff
  • Manage daily prep, ensure proper food handling, and follow food safety standards
  • Monitor kitchen workflows and help maintain smooth service during busy periods
  • Oversee inventory, track stock levels, and place orders as needed
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
  • Collaborate closely with the FOH and BOH team in a respectful, supportive environment

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cook or Line Cook in a professional kitchen
  • Strong knowledge of brunch-style cooking, comfort food, and café-style dishes
  • Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient during high-volume service
  • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work habits
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
  • Creativity and passion for food, with an eye for presentation
  • Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a café or restaurant setting.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Previous experience in a similar role.

What We Offer

  • Pooled tips shared between BOH and FOH staff, averaging $5–13 per hour
  • Supportive, friendly, and creative workplace culture
  • Fixed scheduling
  • More work hours are provided during busy seasons

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Paid time off
  • Store discount

Experience:

  • Kitchen: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • FoodSafe (required)

Work Location: In person

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