Hey Ottawa! NeXT is currently seeking to expand our existing inclusive team of dedicated cooks for our back of house team for 2026! These essential roles are to fulfill 2 open positions in our a la carte dining room on our Garde Manger (cold side) station, offering between 25-40 hours/week, and is reflective of business levels for both our a la carte dining room as well as banquets. Applicant's, please note that our location is in Stittsville, and reliable transortation to our location will be required. Also that this position is open to applicants residing in Ottawa and the surrounding area, and that NeXT is not in a position to offer support for international working visas. NeXT is open 7 days a week and is open for dinner service from 5 pm to 9 pm.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS;
- Love for the fast-paced work associated with this industry, and to be a part of a fluid. Dynamic, and professional culinary team with a “one team, one dream” mentality, that cares in what we create daily.
- Diploma from an accredited Cooking school.
- The ability to work well under pressure to deliver food in a timely manner.
- 2-3 years of previous professional kitchen experience.
- A clean and conscientious mindset of the safety required to keep a professional kitchen clean and organized.
YOUR COMPENSATION
Back of House team members can expect an hourly salary of between $22 to $24 per hour. this is based on a hourly rate of $18-$20 per hour, and the remainder of your income coming from gratuity from our, a la carte dining room, which is paid out quarterly, and banquet events, which will be discussed during the interview process.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS
Are considered after the 90-days. Benefits include life insurance, long term, and short-term disability along with annual dental and a comprehensive medical coverage for employee up to and including dependent(s) of employee. Full time employees need to maintain a 40-hour work week in order to be considered.
AT NeXT, YOU WILL DEVELOP;
- An understanding of base production recipes of all dishes curated at NeXT.
- Confidence working in a professional, from scratch kitchen.
- Your personal culinary, and time management skills, while working in all stations of our operation.
WE OFFER;
Complimentary parking.
Paid breaks.
20% off food experiences at NeXT when booking a restaurant experience.
WHAT IS NeXT?
We are an 11,000 square foot facility located in west end of Ottawa, Stittsville, Ontario ordering Banquet & Event facility for up to 130 guests in up two 3 different rooms, 110 seat casual dining room featuring an eclectic a la carte menu, and take home catering, via our casual dining room menu. Apply with confidence, and join the culinary team that is re-defining dining in Ottawa!
Pay: $18.00-$23.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a driver's licence, and own transportation?
Experience:
- Culinary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
