Nova Scotia Chef cook Jobs – 137 Openings This Week

Back of House Managers
Lecours Group Hospitality Recruitment —Halifax, NS
- $65,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
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Events First Cook
White Point Beach Resort —Hunts Point, NS
- $20–$23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
Prep Cook
White Point Beach Resort —Hunts Point, NS
- $16.75–$18.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Cooking
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7d
Chef
3317681 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED —Lower Sackville, NS
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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Sushi Cook
The Bertossi Group —Halifax, NS
- $20–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
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14d
Prep Cook
The Bertossi Group —Halifax, NS
- $18.00–$19.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Food service
- In-person
- Vision care
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14d
Line Cook - il Mercato Bedford
The Bertossi Group —Halifax, NS
- $18–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- Organizational skills
- Vision care
Quick apply
14d
Short Order Cook-Michelin Waterville (79685003)
Sodexo Canada Ltd —Wolfville, NS
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Hotel
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1d
Short Order Cook-Michelin Waterville (79685003)
Sodexo Canada Ltd —Waterville, NS
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Hotel
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1d
chef
India Paradise —Halifax, NS
- $50,350–$55,055 a year
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
line cook
Thai Ivory Cuisine —Bedford, NS
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Restaurant
- Time management
chef
Spitfire Arms Alehouse/ Hole in the Wall Restaurant —Windsor, NS
- $30 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
14d
chef
Walkers Restaurant —Windsor, NS
- $30 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
10d
Sous Chef / Line Cook
Kitch’inn Hospitality Group —Mahone Bay, NS
- $19–$22 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Cooking
- Flexible schedule
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cook
a1 pizza pictou and waterview restaurant and bar —Pictou, NS
- $18–$20 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Flexible schedule
Sous Chef / First Cook
Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro —Canning, NS
- $21–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
14d
cook, first
Sushi Jet Dartmouth —Dartmouth, NS
- $30.05 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
head chef
Scanway Catering —Halifax, NS
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
13d
chef
SUSHI NAMI ROYALE —Dartmouth, NS
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- High school diploma or GED
chef
SUSHI JET ASIAN CUISINE —Halifax, NS
- $30–$31 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Flexible schedule

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Back of House Managers

Lecours Group Hospitality Recruitment
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$65,000–$80,000 a year

Qualifications

Food Safety Certification
Organizational skills
Restaurant experience
Communication skills

Full job description

Looking for Sous Chef and Executive Chefs!!

We are a fine dining restaurant group in Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence, strong leadership, and a culture of professionalism and respect. Our kitchens operate at high volume while maintaining refined standards of quality, consistency, and creativity.

We are seeking experienced Back of House Leaders to join our team. This role is ideal for chefs and kitchen managers who thrive in high‑volume environments and are passionate about leading teams to deliver exceptional food at scale.

Position Summary

The Back of House Leader is responsible for managing daily kitchen operations, leading culinary teams, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency. This role works closely with BOH team and Front of House leadership to ensure smooth service, strong financial performance, and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage kitchen teams during high‑volume service while maintaining fine dining standards
Train, mentor, and develop cooks, sous chefs, and prep staff
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all menu items
Maintain food cost targets, inventory controls, and waste management systems
Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, and receiving procedures
Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards
Collaborate on menu development, seasonal changes, and special events
Manage scheduling, labor costs, and productivity
Support a respectful, professional, and inclusive workplace culture
Coordinate effectively with Front of House leaders for seamless service

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years in a kitchen leadership role (Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or equivalent)
Proven experience in high‑volume restaurants (fine dining, upscale casual, hotel kitchens, or restaurant groups)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Solid understanding of food costing, inventory systems, and labor management
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality standards
Experience with large teams and multi‑station kitchens
Food safety certification or willingness to obtain
Eligibility to work in Canada (visa support may be available depending on candidate)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Extended health care
On-site parking
Relocation assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax, NS: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person

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