JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This is an opportunity for someone who genuinely loves the hospitality industry and takes pride in creating great food, leading a team, and being part of a strong kitchen culture.
As a key member of our kitchen leadership team, you will help oversee daily operations, maintain high standards for food quality and consistency, and support the development of our culinary team. We’re looking for someone who leads by example, stays calm and motivated in a fast-paced environment, and brings a positive attitude to every shift.
At Browns Socialhouse Summit, we believe that a strong team and positive culture are at the heart of a successful restaurant. We’re looking for someone who wants to contribute to that culture, support those around them, and grow with us. If you’re passionate about food, people, leadership, and hospitality, we’d love to have you join our team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for someone with 2–5 years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen, preferably with experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
The right person will be:
- A confident and positive kitchen leader
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Hands-on and willing to jump in wherever needed
- Organized, reliable, and able to prioritize under pressure
- Passionate about food quality and consistency
- A strong communicator who knows how to motivate and develop a team
- Comfortable holding themselves and others accountable to high standards
- Someone who takes pride in cleanliness, organization, food safety, and kitchen culture
Don't have every box checked? That's okay. We are willing to train and develop the right candidate who has the right attitude, work ethic, leadership potential, and passion for the industry.
DUTIES
- Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient food preparation and service
- Helping organize daily prep and ensuring the kitchen is properly set up for service
- Assisting with inventory, ordering, receiving, and controlling food waste
- Training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members
- Ensuring recipes, prep standards, and Browns Socialhouse specs are followed
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Completing daily kitchen checks and ensuring proper food handling procedures are followed. EX. Line checks, HACCP, Spec Checks
- Helping create a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture
REQUIREMENTS
- 2–5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
- Supervising experience in a restaurant or food service setting with strong leadership skills
- Extensive food preparation and cooking experience in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety protocols and Food Safe Certification
- Hands-on experience with food industry standards, kitchen equipment, and hospitality operations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
WHY BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE?
Browns Socialhouse is more than just a restaurant. We're a social, energetic environment built around great food, great people, and genuine hospitality.
As part of the Browns Summit team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a busy restaurant environment, develop your leadership skills, and be part of a team that takes pride in creating a great experience for both our guests and our people.
If you're a Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or experienced kitchen leader who is ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you.
APPLY TODAY!
Send us your resume and tell us a little about yourself and why you think you'd be a great fit for the Browns Socialhouse Summit team.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kamloops, BC V2C 6R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any leadership/supervisor experience in a kitchen environment?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
