Head Chef

Head Chef – Tofino

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 a unique restaurant in a world renowned and remote location.

Benefits & Work Perks

• • We cover 100% of medical and dental premiums
  • Free mental health benefits

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

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…

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

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

• • 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 your team and relationships with your Sous Chef(s), onboarding them, 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

In your first 12 months, you will…

• • 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

• • 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 on 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 People & Culture to discuss your previous experience and what draws you to Tofino.

Second Interview (60min): You will meet with Restaurant Leaders to discuss your leadership experience, Tofino's unique culture and environment, and the restaurant's operations.

Final Interview (60min): You will meet with Resort Leadership to discuss your experience as a chef, as a leader, 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 ROARIANS!

Answer the Call

If this sounds like the job you want, 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.