Kitchen Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Schoolhouse Brewery is seeking an experienced, motivated Head Chef to lead our culinary team and continue building on the strong foundation already in place.

The Schoolhouse Kitchen features a focused, crowd-pleasing menu built around signature burgers, “classy fries,” tacos, and loaded nachos—designed to pair perfectly with our small-batch craft beer. We’re looking for a hands-on leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for quality, consistency, and team development.

You will be stepping into a well-run, profitable kitchen with clearly defined systems, expectations, and procedures—positioning you for success from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and speed of service
• Manage menu costing, pricing, and overall profitability
• Oversee inventory control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Recruit, schedule, and lead kitchen staff
• Train team members in preparation, cooking, portioning, and plating standards
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, storage, and cleanliness regulations
• Work on the line and support service during peak periods
• Develop and execute weekly feature specials
• Collaborate on social media promotion of menu items and specials
• Provide quarterly reporting on food cost, labour cost, and margins
• Participate in weekly front-of-house management meetings

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and cost-control skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Creativity balanced with operational discipline
• Must reside locally and have reliable transportation

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Health and dental benefits
• Product allowances and gratuities

If you’re ready to lead a strong team, build on an already successful operation, and contribute to the continued growth of Schoolhouse Brewery, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Nova Scotia?

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:

• Windsor, NS (preferred)

Work Location: In person