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Bernie's Tavern is looking for an energetic, organized, and hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team.
This role is ideal for an experienced line cook, kitchen supervisor, or Sous Chef looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work closely with our Management team and ownership to ensure the kitchen consistently deliver outstanding food quality, efficient operations, and exceptional guest experiences.
What You'll Do
- Support the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Lead by example during lunch, dinner, and weekend service.
- Coach and develop line cooks and prep staff.
- Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
- Assist with inventory counts, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
- Help control food costs, waste, and labour efficiency.
- Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations are maintained.
- Assist with kitchen organization.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and positive work environment.
- Step into a leadership role when Chef and Management are away.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A passion for food quality and consistency.
- The ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
- Experience training and motivating team members.
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage or salary + Tips, based on experience
- Staff meals and employee discounts.
- Opportunities for advancement within our growing restaurant group.
- A supportive team culture where your ideas and leadership are valued.
- The opportunity to work with two unique and well-respected Hamilton restaurant brands.
Why Join Us?
At Bernie's Tavern and Shorty's Pizza, we're passionate about great food, genuine hospitality, and building teams that enjoy coming to work. We invest in our people, promote from within whenever possible, and believe great kitchens are built on respect, accountability, and teamwork.
If you're ready to grow your culinary career and become part of a team that takes pride in what we do every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and tell us why you'd be a great addition to our team. We look forward to meeting you!
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
