About Us

The Lazy Gourmet has delivered exceptional culinary experiences in Vancouver for over 45 years, known for creativity, fresh local ingredients, and outstanding hospitality. From plated dinners to large-scale catering and high-profile events, we bring quality and consistency to every service. As part of Compass Group Canada, we offer strong support, growth opportunities, and access to a national culinary network.

The Role

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations, lead the team, and ensure consistent, high-quality food production for catering and events.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations and assist the Executive Chef

Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff

Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timing

Manage prep, workflow, and kitchen organization

Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

What We’re Looking For

2–4+ years in a sous chef or kitchen leadership role

Experience in catering, events, or high-volume kitchens

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to perform in fast-paced environments

FoodSafe Level 1 (required)

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary: $60K–$65K

Stable full-time schedule

High-quality ingredients and culinary standards

Growth opportunities within Compass Group Canada

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.