Executive Sous Chef

We Are Now Hiring Hospitality Legends

Who We Are:

Welcome to Central Restaurants, the neighbourhood gathering place where great food, friends, and good times are life. Our food is prepared with quality ingredients and passion, serving up brunch, dinner, late-night and everything in between. Our wine and signature cocktails are crushable and damn good. Our beers – well, they are carefully selected and local, like us. Good times are what we love to deliver, bringing people together through good food, good drinks, and good trouble.

We are now hiring an Executive Sous Chef at our Bentall location in Vancouver, BC. Our growing team has plenty of opportunities for anyone looking for training, development and a career in restaurants and hospitality.

Who You Are

• Excellent communicator who has a focus on people
• Motivated, energetic, and positive self-starter
• Organized with the ability to problem solve
• Approachable and charismatic
• A passion to provide a great experience

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling and discounted shift meals
• Ability to grow within your career through one-on-one mentorship and training
• A fun and exciting work environment
• Team events and recognition programs

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all inventory of food and equipment is accounted for and secured upon closing of the kitchen.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to all cooks within the kitchen, assisting with work, training, and development, including overview and updates on policies and procedures.
• Create work schedules for all kitchen staff and assign work and duties accordingly.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with front and back of house, communicating upcoming functions for the whole day, products that are out/short, and daily features.
• Always maintain composure and professionalism, ensuring kitchen personnel are supported and prepared for peak hours.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents
• Execute daily meal periods, build relationships with FOH counterparts

What You've Done:

• 2-3 years of kitchen/restaurant experience
• 1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef, or comparable

Please apply with a polished resume to Scott Baird, Executive Chef.

Central prides itself on its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Any candidate who requires accommodations is encouraged to reach out during the hiring process.

Pay: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Experience

• kitchen leadership : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-05-18