Sous Chef - Peacock Wine Bar

 We pride ourselves on using quality, local ingredients to deliver simply prepared dishes that showcase the best of Nova Scotia. Chef Kayla Nelson’s approachable menu of comforting, rustic, and hearty dishes with a touch of coastal flair offers something for everyone, from wood-fired pizzas and an impressive array of grilled and smoked meat and seafood, to unique brunch dishes and late-night snacks. At Salt + Ash, there’s no greater joy than having our guests sink their teeth into a lip-smacking burger, succulent piece of fried chicken, a perfectly-charred pepperoni pie or crispy fish and chips made fresh to order.

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance at Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to your Chef and collaborating closely with the rest of the restaurant team. You take pride in your section and contribute to the culinary teams productively and exceptional menu execution.  You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures and be first on the list for internal opportunities. You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic ownership to your dishes each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while assisting the FOH team to create a rave worthy guest experience!

The Day to Day:

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team
• You have a strong back ground in cooking and recipe creation, you also love to keep learning and welcome feedback
• You consistently contribute and inspire your team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• You easily build and maintain relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs from across the company as well as foster a positive experience with the FOH teams.
• You are in constant communication with your teams about upcoming menus and events; you are an ordering/ inventory wizard.
• You embody leadership and are passionate about assisting with training and the coaching of your fellow cooks and Co-op students.
• You demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant. We love when you post pictures of your dishes!
• You are well skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• You’re well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• You’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the (optional) education opportunities we offer

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Freehand Hospitality's Diversity Commitment 

At Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.