Janevca Restaurant & Lounge
- Location: Esquimalt, BC
- Salary: $23.00 – $24.00 per hour + tips
- Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Requires open availability, including weekends, holidays, and early mornings starting at 7:00 AM)
The Opportunity: Your Foot in the Door of Fine Dining
Are you looking to fast-track your culinary career but want a team that will actively invest in your growth?
At Janevca Restaurant & Lounge, we believe the best culinary leaders are built from the ground up. We are offering a unique, hands-on hybrid role designed for a passionate, hard-working individual. This role is perfectly split to give you both a rock-solid foundation in kitchen operations and elite-level pastry training:
- The Foundation (Kitchen Steward): You will master the rhythm, speed, and organization of a premium kitchen by managing the dish station, maintaining impeccable sanitation, and keeping the culinary line running smoothly.
- The Artistry (Junior Pastry Chef): Working directly alongside our talented Head Pastry Chef, you will be trained to prepare and produce high-quality baked goods, artisan breads, laminated doughs, plated desserts, and custom ice creams.
This is a true "earn-while-you-learn" opportunity. If you bring the work ethic and a positive attitude, we will provide the training, recipe book, and mentorship to help you grow into a fully realized Pastry Chef.
Key Responsibilities
Pastry & Production (50%)
- Hands-on Prep: Assist the Head Pastry Chef with daily prep, scale ingredients, and produce premium pastries, breads, and desserts to exact recipe standards.
- Creative Input: Contribute ideas, learn new techniques, and provide feedback for exciting new menu development.
Kitchen Stewardship & Organization (50%)
- Station Management: Own the dishwashing station—wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, glassware, and heavy kitchen equipment efficiently during busy services.
- Sanitation Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized workstation in compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Team Support: Step in to help other stations, manage inventory organization, and support the wider kitchen team wherever needed.
What We Are Looking For
- A Passion for Baking: You don't need a massive resume, but you must have a genuine love for the pastry arts and a strong desire to learn the science behind baking.
- No Ego & Great Work Ethic: You understand that washing dishes is a vital, respected foundation of any great kitchen, and you take pride in doing it well.
- Student Mindset: You retain instructions well, take feedback constructively, and are eager to master new techniques.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, bend, twist, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Qualifications: A valid BC FoodSafe Level 1 certificate is required.
Why Join Janevca?
At Janevca, we are focused on quality, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences. By joining our team, you get to work in an inspiring, supportive environment alongside some of the best culinary talents in Esquimalt.
Pay: $23.00-$24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
