Join the Opening Team at Avenue 18
Avenue 18 is Cobourg's newest destination for exceptional food, craft beverages and indoor golf. Bringing together a chef-driven restaurant, premium craft bar and state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators, we're creating a place where people come together to eat, play and connect.
We're looking for an experienced First Cook (Kitchen Lead) to join our opening leadership team and work alongside our Kitchen Manager to help build a kitchen we're proud of from day one.
This is more than just another cooking job. As part of our opening team, you'll have the opportunity to help establish systems, mentor teammates, contribute ideas and play an important role in shaping the culture of our kitchen.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy mentoring others and want to grow with a new business, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you will help lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining Avenue 18's standards for food quality, consistency and cleanliness.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and executing menu items to recipe and presentation standards
- Leading by example during busy lunch, dinner and brunch services
- Assisting with daily prep, station setup and kitchen organization
- Coaching and supporting line cooks throughout each shift
- Helping maintain food quality, consistency and portion control
- Supporting inventory management, receiving deliveries and stock rotation
- Ensuring all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed
- Maintaining a clean, organized and efficient work environment
- Collaborating with Front of House leadership to ensure an exceptional guest experience
- Stepping into a leadership role when the Kitchen Manager is away
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has several years of line cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen
- Enjoys mentoring and supporting teammates
- Leads with professionalism, accountability and respect
- Takes pride in producing consistently excellent food
- Thrives under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
- Is dependable, organized and eager to continue learning
- Holds a valid Food Handler Certification
Why Join Avenue 18?
As an opening team member, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how our kitchen operates from day one. We value ideas, initiative and collaboration, and we're looking for leaders who want to help build something special.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Tip pool participation
- Employee discounts on food, beverages and indoor golf
- Flexible scheduling
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- A positive, team-first workplace culture
- The opportunity to be part of one of Cobourg's newest hospitality destinations
Hiring Event
Qualified applicants will be invited to attend our upcoming hiring event, where you'll have the opportunity to meet our leadership team and learn more about Avenue 18 before opening.
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
