The Sunroom is Chester's waterfront dining room ,
a bright, seasonally driven restaurant on Nova Scotia's South Shore. We're looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and put their signature on one of the province's most beautiful dining destinations. What you'll do Own the kitchen: menu development, costing, ordering, and execution Build seasonal menus around South Shore seafood, local farms, and what's genuinely good right now Hire, train, and mentor a tight-knit brigade Partner directly with ownership and the culinary director on concept and growth What we're offering $54,000–$58,000 annually, commensurate with experience Gratuity share and quarterly performance bonus
Real creative authority, this is your menu, not a binder handed to you Two consecutive days off, guaranteed. We build schedules people can live with Staff meals, group benefits, and a clear path to leadership growth What we're looking for 5+ years in professional kitchens, 2+ leading a team Strong food cost and labour management fundamentals Genuine love of local product and coastal cooking Calm leadership under pressure, we run a respectful kitchen, full stop Chester offers ocean at your doorstep, a real community, and a pace of life most chefs only get on vacation. Come cook somewhere worth staying. To apply: send your resume and a few menus or dishes you're proud of.
Pay: $54,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
