Sous Chef. Am Operations.

• Full-Time
• Salary Based on Experience
• Performance Bonus - Management Tip Pool - Extended Benefits

Build Something Worth Talking About.

Great kitchens aren’t built overnight.

They’re built by people who care about standards, who develop others, who solve problems, and who take pride in doing things properly.

At Carlino, we’re building exactly that.

Carlino is an independently owned and operated Italian restaurant located on the third floor of Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni. While we operate our own restaurant, our culinary team also proudly delivers every food experience throughout the hotel—from breakfast, in-room dining, executive lounges and VIP amenities to banquets, meetings, and special events.

It’s a unique operation that combines the creativity of a destination restaurant with the pace and diversity of luxury hospitality.

We’re looking for an exceptional Sous Chef who wants to build something—not simply maintain it.

The Opportunity

This is not a position where you’ll spend your day watching service from the pass.

You’ll be leading one of Vancouver’s most diverse culinary operations alongside the Culinary Director and PM Sous Chef, helping shape the future of the kitchen while mentoring cooks, improving systems, and delivering exceptional food every day.

This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys being involved, solving problems, developing people, and continuously improving the operation.

Your Responsibilities

You’ll oversee the daytime culinary operation, including:

• Breakfast, lunch, and brunch service
• Daily production and prep systems
• In-room dining and hotel culinary support
• Receiving, inventory, and purchasing
• Kitchen organization and sanitation
• Team leadership and coaching
• Food quality and consistency
• Labour productivity and scheduling support
• Food cost awareness and waste reduction
• Cross-department communication
• Maintaining Michelin-level discipline and luxury hospitality standards

Who You Are

You’re already an accomplished Sous Chef—or a talented Junior Sous Chef who’s ready to lead.

You understand that leadership is about building people, not simply running service.

You thrive in organized kitchens, enjoy mentoring cooks, and take pride in creating systems that make everyone around you better.

You likely possess:

• Red Seal Certification (preferred)
• Several years of leadership experience in quality restaurants, hotels, clubs, or luxury hospitality
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of food cost, inventory, labour management, and purchasing
• A calm, professional approach under pressure
• High personal standards and strong attention to detail

Most importantly, you care about excellence.

Why Join Carlino?

You’ll work directly with a Culinary Director who believes in mentorship, professional development, and giving talented chefs the opportunity to grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Influence menus and culinary direction
• Improve operational systems
• Develop future leaders
• Work with outstanding local ingredients
• Build a kitchen culture based on professionalism and respect
• Help shape one of Vancouver’s most exciting independent restaurant and luxury hospitality culinary programs
• Every day is different.
• Restaurant service.
• VIP experiences.
• Private dining.
• Banquets.
• Hotel operations.
• Seasonal menu development.

No two days look the same—and that’s exactly what makes this role rewarding.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus program
• Management tip pool participation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth

If This Sounds Like You…

We’d love to meet you.

Please submit your resume along with a short introduction telling us about yourself, your leadership style, and why you’d like to join the Carlino team.

Exceptional kitchens are built by exceptional people.

If you’re ready to build something special, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $41,904.99-$58,793.57 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person