Head Chef

Do You Rebel Against the Ordinary?

Then check out this job post…

Nestled in the
rainforest, ROAR is Tofino's cozy live fire restaurant and bar that makes
everyone feel at home. We are a team of rebels here, where everyone's
individuality is celebrated. And we are looking for a Head Chef to ensure ROAR
remains a thriving culinary Tofino hotspot for tourists and locals alike.

Located in the swanky Hotel Zed, ROAR is the first
restaurant by Accent Inns Inc We're a family-owned, BC-based hospitality
company that LEADS WITH LOVE and our number one metric as a company is the
happiness of our staff, who we call our Fam-Jam. Our 2025 Employee Survey
showed that 95% of our employees are happy to work here, with a 95%
participation rate

Who We Are

Success attracts success and here you will be working
with an extraordinary company. We are a force in the industry:

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We have been named one of Canada's
Most Admired Corporate Cultures four years in a row.

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We received the Tourism Industry
Association of Canada's Business of the Year award for the outstanding
growth of our business.

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We received Employer of the Year
award from Tourism Canada

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We have doubled our revenue and
tripled our profits in the last nine years.

·
Our owner and CEO, Mandy Farmer, was named Hotelier of the Year by Hotelier
Magazine and RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year.

Key to our success is living by our four Core Values
every day:

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Be Real

·
Have Fun

·
Make Everything Better

·
Have Each Other's Backs

Benefits & Work Perks 

We cover 100% of medical and dental premiums, PLUS you
get free mental health benefits. We also have a bunch of Work Perks just for
you: 

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Free nights at any of our hotels +
discounts for your friends & family 

·
Live your Best Life fund (we'll help
pay for courses that'll make your life better, whether or not they're related
to your role with us) 

·
Employee purchase program so you can
get sweet deals on everything from electronics to linens 

·
Beautiful accommodation at an
affordable rate - one bedroom house, semi-private (on-site), kitchen, large
covered outdoor deck overlooking yard and greenhouse, furnished or
unfurnished 

Salary: $80,000-110,000

What the Role is Quacked Up to Be 

The Head Chef
of ROAR is the source for inspirational leadership and a passion for culinary
excellence. You'll be driving the business forward and overseeing a wide range
of daily activities from day-to-day kitchen operations to forecasting,
budgeting and menu creation, all while providing positive and loving mentorship
for the future generation of Chefs.

The Head Chef
reports to the Resort Manager and is responsible for leading the culinary
program towards financial success while upholding ROAR's brand and values.

In your first
3 months, you will…

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Spend time with your team, cooking on the line with them to learn our
current menu and processes

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Sit down and meet with each member of your team to learn more about
their story and goals

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Learn the ins and outs of the kitchen, how it is currently being run,
systems and processes with an eye to identify gaps and areas of improvement

·
Build relationships with your two Sous Chefs, learning their strengths,
aspirations, and career plans

·
Sit down with the FOH team to learn their perspective on the food,
clientele, and what they hear from our guests

·
Work closely with Carl, the Restaurant Manager to learn how the FOH runs
and interacts with the BOH team

·
Build relationships, cook with the team, and learn from the team behind
the ROAR brand

·
Work closely with Chris Baddeley, Senior VP, to develop a plan for your
vision of the restaurant to ensure it aligns with our purpose, values, and the
ROAR brand

·
Meet with Mandy Farmer to understand her original intention and vision
for ROAR

In your first
12 months, you will…

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Have updated and streamlined our inventory systems

·
Developed new seasonal menus that reflect the local bounty of Tofino and
showcases our live fire culinary program

·
Taken full advantage of the ROAR greenhouse to grow seasonal produce to
showcase on our menu and feature sheets

·
Collaborated with the FOH team to ensure the serving staff are fully
educated on our menu, ingredients, and suppliers

·
Have worked closely with the Resort Manager Matt Brear to develop an
events plan for ROAR cooks to showcase our unique culinary program and the ROAR
brand

·
Developed career plans for your team to elevate their culinary skills
and help them with their continue growth and success

·
Represented ROAR at local food festivals in Tofino and Victoria

·
Partnered with the Wolf Pack (our sales team) to develop custom menus
for groups staying at Zed Tofino

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Have identified areas of wastage and created systems to address them
reducing our overall costs

·
Collaborated with your Sous chefs on menu creation, feature sheets, and
catering events

·
Have gained the trust of the BOH and FOH teams through building
relationships, supporting development and working with the team to create
exceptional experiences for our guests

·
Have worked with the P&C team to create a hiring and succession plan
for your team, attending hiring fairs and working with co-op programs

This exciting role will have a significant impact at ROAR. You will lead
our kitchen, making your mark on a truly unique and creative culinary scene:
Tofino. You will be able to utilize the bounty of the West Coast, our
on-property greenhouse and the live fire grill to create a unique and inviting
menu and atmosphere for our guests. You will help grow a team of excited and
talented cooks who want to hone their craft and work in a unique and creative
space.

What to expect from us?

Application: We will do our best to review and
respond to all applications.

First
Interview (45min): You will meet with Jamie Galano, our HR Manager, to discuss your
previous experience and what draws you to Tofino.

Second
Interview (60min): You will meet with Matt Brear, the Resort Manager of Zed Tofino Resort, and
Emma Woodward, the GM of Zed Victoria, to discuss your leadership experience, Tofino's
unique culture and environment, and the restaurant's operations.

Final
Interview (60min): You will meet with Noah Warder, VP of People & Culture, and Chris
Baddeley, Senior Vice President, to discuss your experience as a chef, as a
leader, our Leading with Love philosophy, and how you envision your time at
ROAR.

Onsite Visit:
We will work with you to get you
to Tofino for two nights to meet with the team and Carl, the Restaurant Manager, cook on the line with your team, tour the kitchen, hotel, and greenhouse,
and observe the restaurant in action.  

Offer: This is where we get to pop the
champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider) to celebrate joining our
crew of Ducks 'n Rebels

Answer the Call 

If this sounds like the job you, hit that Apply button and don't forget to write a note about why you want to work with us 

Don't feel like you meet every requirement? Studies show that women are less likely to apply to roles because they don't match the job posting 100%. If this posting sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:  We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We endeavor to ensure marginalized groups are represented: Black, Indigenous, people of colour,  and LBGTQ2S+ communities.

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