Hospitality | Culinary Lead - FT

Join Our Team as our Culinary Lead!

Love a simple, tasty menu that brings smiles to customers? We’re looking for an energetic, organized Culinary Supervisor to lead our deli team and ensure our customers enjoy delicious offerings that pair well with cider!

This is a hands-on leadership role — you’ll be guiding our small deli team, managing daily operations, prepping food, and keeping our kitchen spotless and our quality standards sky-high. This is also an exciting opportunity to play a central role leading Sea Cider’s food operations.

What You’ll Do

As Culinary Lead, you’ll be responsible for the full culinary process, from managing inventory, to prepping, to cooking, to plating, to cleaning dishes and equipment. You'll keep the kitchen running smoothly, delivering high quality food and service during our operating hours. You will be working hands-on in the kitchen, and are a strong independent worker who embraces team collaboration. You’ll:

• Be responsible for the full culinary process, from managing inventory, to prepping, to cooking, to plating, and cleaning
• Manage food preparation, presentation, and rotation to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety standards
• Track inventory, place orders, and work with suppliers to source top-quality products
• Monitor service speed and quality, assisting during peak times every day
• Provide creative input on designing seasonal menus that complement our ciders
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and inviting workspace
• Lead kitchen projects to grow the bottom line
• Create appealing displays and seasonal specials to drive sales
• Handle daily kitchen operations single-handedly at non-peak times; lead a small team during high season
• Lead and motivate deli staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment
• Train team members on recipes, procedures, and customer service best practices and provide performance feedback that motivates team members to excel
• Potential to contribute to on-site events
• Stay up to date on and contribute to company policies, procedures, and operations

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Up to $25/hour, depending on experience and certifications + 4% vacation pay + share of pooled gratuities, for a total target hourly compensation of $33/hour ($64,000 annually)
• Schedule: Full-time (30-40 hours per week depending on the season)
• Vacation: 2 weeks unpaid + option of additional 2 weeks

Perks:

• Casual dress & fun company events
• No early mornings or late nights, service hours between 11 am to 6 pm
• Cider allowance
• Extended health, dental & life insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Paid time off for sickness, bereavement, extreme weather
• Store discounts

About You

You’re an experienced food service professional who leads by example. You bring:

• At least 5 years in a kitchen, deli, or food retail environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Food Safe- required, First Aid certification, Serving-It Right certificate, and post-secondary culinary diploma - preferred
• An enthusiasm for working all culinary roles - from customer-facing sales to food prep, managing inventory, washing dishes and deep cleaning
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a busy setting
• Project management experience implementing culinary improvements and launching new products that align with the company’s gluten-free vision
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Positive growth mindset, a sense of curiosity, and a joyful team player
• A customer-first focus and a genuine love for great food
• Comfort with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory software
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 15 kg routinely each day

About Us

Sea Cider is a certified organic orchard and ciderhouse near Victoria, BC. We craft exceptional ciders from heirloom apples and create unforgettable experiences for our customers. We value teamwork, sustainability, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit. We thank all applicants, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Sea Cider Farm is located on the Saanich Peninsula 25 minutes from the nearest bus stop. How would you get to work?

Experience:

• bakery, deli, or commercial kitchen: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person