Sous Chef — Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro Canning, Nova Scotia
At Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro we care deeply about food. Not trends. Not shortcuts. Actual food. Thoughtfully sourced ingredients, a kitchen that cooks with intention, and a team that takes pride in what leaves the pass.
We’re looking for a Sous Chef who can help lead a busy, creative kitchen while keeping standards high.
What the role looks like:
- Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Leading service when needed
- Maintaining consistency, quality, and organization
- Assisting with prep, ordering, inventory, and food cost control
- Working clean, efficiently, and calmly under pressure
- Helping train and support junior staff
- Contributing ideas for features and seasonal menu.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong line experience in a professional kitchen
- Someone who genuinely cares about hospitality and food quality
- Good instincts, solid communication, and reliability
- Ability to move fast while staying detail-oriented
- Experience with scratch cooking and high-volume service is an asse
What you’ll get:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A creative kitchen with room for input
- A supportive, professional team
- Locally driven food culture
- The chance to help shape a respected Annapolis Valley restaurant
We’re building something thoughtful here. We want someone who takes pride in the work, wants to grow, and understands that good kitchens run on teamwork and consistency.
To apply, please send your resume and a short introduction telling us a bit about yourself and your kitchen experience. Email: [Insert Email] Or drop by in person outside of service hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Canning, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cooking: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
