Chef de Partie

Join our fun-loving 300+ strong Tigh-Na-Mara family and learn what makes us one of the best places to work on Vancouver Island

Come and work on an awe-inspiring property with views of the Salish Sea and 22 acres of tranquil forest, the Grotto Spa voted #1 Spa in Canada, 2 award-winning restaurants, 10,000 square feet of conference space, 192 unique accommodations, British Columbia's most extensive Resort recreation program, 3 kms of sandy beach and the warmest ocean swimming waters in Canada.

Tigh-Na-Mara is a wonderful place to play and to work.

Reporting to the Cedars Chef, the Chef de Partie plays an essential role in our culinary team at Cedars Restaurant. This position manages a designated kitchen station with precision and consistency, ensuring food quality, presentation, and timing meet our high standards. The Chef de Partie supports a seasonally inspired menu featuring local and international influences, while maintaining an organized, collaborative, and clean kitchen environment.

This role is an excellent opportunity to strengthen culinary skills and progress toward senior positions such as Sous Chef or Head Chef.

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion
• Team Member perks and discounts for the resort, including Pines gift shop, Cedars restaurant, and the Grotto Spa!
• Access to all resort amenities (including pool and fitness facilities)
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to work with our amazing team!

• Manage resources efficiently:
  Adhere to labor, food, and expense budgets without compromising the quality or consistency of dishes.
• Team collaboration:
  Work closely with the Executive Chef to coordinate kitchen operations and deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Lead with positivity:
  Foster a supportive, cooperative, and motivated team environment that encourages growth and excellence.
• Professional excellence:
  Maintain exceptional personal hygiene and a polished professional appearance to reflect the resort standards.

• Proficiency in the English language
• Three to five years’ experience cooking and preparing food in an established restaurant or high-volume food service facility.
• Leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
• High attention to detail, honesty, reliability, confidentiality, and fairness
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills for seamless coordination of culinary operations.
• Strong communication skills, and the capability of articulating and embodying the visions of cedars Restaurant and Lounge.
• Red Seal Certification a strong asset
• Ability to take direction and embrace feedback.

We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for career growth, and a positive work environment in a DEI and sustainability focused environment. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment within a beautiful Oceanside location, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Chef De Partie.

Please apply below with an up-to-date resume. No phone calls or in person applications please.

Our shared goal is to deliver the best guest experience on Vancouver Island with a highly engaged and accountable team.

• Awesome People
• Birthday/Anniversary Recognition
• Resort-Wide Discounts
• Travel Awards
• Special Room Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement

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We acknowledge and give thanks to the Qualicum and Snaw‑Naw‑As First Nations on whose ancestral lands we operate.