Barrington Hotel Kitchen - 1st Cook
Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Barrington Hotel is the perfect destination for no-hassle travelers seeking value, convenience, and a warm maritime welcome. Whether for business or leisure, our central location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service create an exceptional guest experience. Join our team and help us deliver welcoming Halifax hospitality.
Our award-winning TEMPO Food+Drink restaurant serves up hearty, authentic Canadian comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and Instagram worthy specials in a lively and vibrant setting. Reporting to the Sous Chef, this individual will be responsible for providing consistent and quality food offerings while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction.
We are seeking a 1st Cook to provide leadership to the back-of-house team.
What you will be doing:
prepping food items for service
preparing food according to standardized recipes and menu specifications
adjusting cooking methods based on customer preferences or dietary restrictions
training staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
planning menus, determining size of food portions, estimating food requirements and costs
checking inventory and making sure ingredients are available for daily use
reporting low stock and helping with inventory management
collaborating with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
The person we are looking for has:
3 years of experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant
experience supervising or managing a team is considered a plus
red seal certification is an asset
experience with food ordering and inventories
professional cooking and knife handling skills
strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
the proven ability to plan and prioritize
flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What's in it for you?
Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental Benefits
Employer RRSP contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity for internal career growth
Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
Commuter benefits: 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
Freehand Family Discount
A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.