Join the Sea Cider Team!
Sea Cider is seeking a part-time Culinary Coach to help lead, mentor, and develop our kitchen team. If you're an experienced chef who enjoys coaching junior staff and would love to work at an award-winning orchard-based cidery, we'd love to hear from you.
The Culinary Coach serves as a trainer, mentor, and culinary resource for our Kitchen & Deli Associates. Working closely with the Deli Supervisor and reporting to management, this role focuses on team development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
HR: The Culinary Coach leads by example to build a positive team culture, and leads the training of Kitchen & Deli Associates. On the Deli Supervisor's days off, the Culinary Coach may act as Supervisor, assigning tasks to junior team members, monitoring stock, alerting management to inventory needs, and stepping in to help Associates as needed.
Continuous Improvement: The Culinary Coach updates SOPs and training materials, monitors food quality, and implements cost saving measures where possible. This person also provides feedback to the Deli Supervisor on Sea Cider’s overall food program, which includes menus for:
Financial Management: The Culinary Coach is expected to follow the food program budget and regularly review actuals with the Deli Supervisor and management.
Comprehensive training is provided on our policies, protocols, and, of course, cider! Other benefits include:
Casual dress
Cider allowance
Company events (summer BBQ, holiday party, pizza parties)
Discount for food, beverages, and merchandise
Free on-site parking
No early mornings!
No late nights!
Technology allowances (cell phone, computer)
Paid time off for sickness, bereavement, or extreme weather events
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.
Qualifications
Culinary diploma or degree (required)
Food Safe certification (required)
Serving It Right certification (required)
First Aid certification (required)
Minimum 10 years' experience in a culinary leadership role
Skills & Experience
Proven experience developing training programs and coaching staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with standard workplace software
Experience with recipe costing and inventory management software is an asset
Personal Attributes
Positive, hands-on leadership style
Passion for developing junior team members
Commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
Interest in learning about cider
Availability
Physical Requirements
Ability to routinely lift up to 15 kg
Ability to work standing for extended periods
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Apply in confidence with a resume plus a cover letter that describes how you meet the requirements for the position. We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.
Please email [email protected] to apply.
