Restaurant jobs in Gordon Head, BC

The Hotel Grand Pacific’s Kitchen team is growing! We’re looking to add a First Cook to our close-knit team. As an independent 4-star property in the heart of Victoria, we offer a professional and supportive environment with a strong focus on internal growth, mentorship, and development.

In this role, you will prepare high-quality dishes for Fathom Restaurant and act as a working leader on the line, supporting the leadership team in maintaining excellence in execution, consistency, and presentation. You will work closely with the Sous Chef, and Chef, with ongoing mentorship and guidance from a Chef with international Michelin-star experience, focused on skill development consistency, and professional growth.

You will also be expected to actively support the development of Junior cooks and kitchen staff, reinforcing standards, and contributing to a positive, structured and learning-focused kitchen culture.

Duties:

• Work under the direction of kitchen leadership to plan, organize, prepare, cook, and present menu items for service.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes for Fathom Restaurant while maintaining stablished standards of quality and consistency.
• Lead and support a designated section of the kitchen, with the ability to run a section independently during service.
• Support, train, and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff during service, reinforcing standards and consistency
• Demonstrate techniques and support onboarding of new team members as required
• Maintain strong awareness of current culinary trends and techniques
• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety are consistently met
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Red Seal Certification is an asset but not required.
• Valid Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years of well-rounded culinary experience in a professional kitchen
• Fine dining experience is an asset, but not essential
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth within a structured, high - standards kitchen environment
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is an asset
• Full-time availability required, including holidays and weekends

Why Choose Us?

• Professional and supportive environment with a high regard for safety and continued employee development
• Onsite employee parking
• Complimentary, secure bike storage
• Free meals for kitchen staff
• Discounted gym membership in our Victoria Athletic Club
• Great discounts in our Restaurant& Courtyard Cafe
• Discounted room rate for family & friends & discounts on other Preferred Hotels
• Comprehensive benefits package & and pension plan ((Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program)
• A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan available after 1 year
• Tool and shoe allowance
• Employee recognition & referral program
• Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
• We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our team
• Fundraising events supporting local organizations
• We are Biosphere Certified and committed to developing positive environmental initiatives.

*We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada*

Hotel Grand Pacific is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible interview process. Any applicants that will require accommodations during the screening process are encouraged to contact 250 380-4490 to discuss their needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.76 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
• Banquets: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Red Seal (preferred)
• FoodSafe (preferred)

Work Location: In person