Back of House / Kitchen Supervisor Full Time

About us: Tacofino began as a food truck in the back of a surf shop in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We balanced surfing with creating world-inspired food with the best possible ingredients and serving it with love. We kept the spirit of where we came from alive and have since grown into a unique restaurant brand with locations across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and continue to grow today.

Our values:

• Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
• Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
• Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
• Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
• Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

About you: We are growing and have an opportunity for a great person with a strong passion for cooking who is looking to join our team as a BOH Supervisor. You will have the responsibility of executing menu items in a timely manner, providing support to your teammates and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace. This is a great opportunity to be a long-term member of our growing team!

Why Choose Tacofino?
Awesome Vibes:

• We’re all about creating positive and inclusive workplaces. Our teams are made up of great individuals, and can’t wait to welcome you into it!

Cha-ching!

• Competitive Pay and Tips: We believe in rewarding our people. Get ready to earn not just a competitive wage, but also extra money from tips! (additional $3.50–$4.50/hour)

Stay Healthy:

• We’ve got your back (and your teeth)! Enjoy full health and dental benefits, so you can focus on devouring your fave snacks worry-free

Zen zone:

• Life’s a rollercoaster - and we’re here to help you ride it smoothly. Access free professional counselling to ensure you have barrier-free access to awesome support

Local love:

• score sweet discounts with our awesome local partners. From flights with Harbour Air to river rafting, we have perks for you

Flex your schedule

• : Life isn’t just about work, and we get that. We offer flexible schedules so you can enjoy time with your family and friends and activities from climbing to snowboarding

Responsibilities:

• Supervise food preparation activities including cutting, portioning, frying, and baking, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols.
• Provide leadership and guidance to kitchen staff, assisting in training and development.
• Assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations utilizing Tacofino’s processes and systems, including inventory management , ordering supplies, and minimizing food waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Support creating exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food and hospitality.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong background in food preparation within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide clear instructions and feedback.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and food safety practices.
• Positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to quality and growth.