Sous Chef
Full-Time · $52,000 – $58,000 CAD / year (based on experience) · Upriver Social House · 9254 Nowell
Street, Chilliwack BC
About Upriver Social House
Upriver Social House is a new upscale casual farm-to-table restaurant opening in downtown Chilliwack, BC at 9254
Nowell Street. We are built around a simple idea: buy the best ingredients from the Fraser Valley, and then get out of
their way.
Our menu celebrates what grows, swims, and grazes within 100 kilometres of our kitchen — BC salmon, Fraser Valley
lamb, Chilliwack berries, locally made burrata. We cook with intention and serve with genuine warmth.
Our name says it all. Going upriver means moving against the easy current — toward something wilder, truer, and more
nourishing. That spirit lives in every plate we send out, and in every person who is part of this team.
“Farm · River · Community” — This is not just a tagline. It is how we make every decision, from which farm we call
on Monday morning to how we treat every guest who walks through our door.
Job Type Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule Tuesday–Sunday. Evenings + weekends. Weekend brunch rotations.
Location 9254 Nowell Street, Downtown Chilliwack, BC
Reports To Head Chef / Executive Chef
THE ROLE
The Sous Chef is the Head Chef’s right hand and the kitchen’s second voice. When the Head Chef is off, the kitchen is
yours. You hold the standard. You protect the culture. You make sure every plate that goes out is one we are proud to
serve.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence — full service, full responsibility
- Execute and maintain the Upriver menu to the highest standard on every section
- Train and mentor Line Cooks and Prep Cooks on technique, food safety, and presentation
- Manage daily mise en place, prep lists, and station readiness
- Monitor food cost, waste reduction, and portion control at the line level
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and supplier relationship management
- Maintain HACCP logs, temperature records, and Fraser Health compliance
- Contribute ideas for seasonal menu changes and daily specials
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 3+ years of professional kitchen experience, including time at the Sous Chef or senior cook level
- Strong foundational skills: stocks and sauces, protein cookery, pasta, pastry basics
- Ability to run a section independently and manage junior staff with confidence and calm
- FOODSAFE Level 1 (Level 2 an asset)
- Genuine interest in BC local ingredients and seasonal cooking
UPRIVER SOCIAL HOUSE — WE ARE HIRING | 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC | Farm · River · Community
- Reliable, organized, and consistent — you are the standard when the Chef is off the floor
WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary: $52,000 – $58,000 based on experience
- Opportunity to grow into Head Chef as the restaurant expands
- Creative input into the seasonal menu
- Staff meals, industry discounts, and a team that takes the craft seriously
HOW TO APPLY
We would love to hear from you. Send us:
- Your resume (PDF preferred)
- A brief note about why Upriver excites you — we read every one
- Any relevant certifications (FOODSAFE, Serving It Right, etc.)
Email: [email protected] · Subject line: [Position Name] Application
We will contact shortlisted candidates within 1 week. Successful candidates will be invited for a paid working trial shift.
Upriver Social House is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We
are committed to a diverse and inclusive kitchen and dining room.
Pay: $52,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
