The Vibe
FUNK Coffee Bar (by House of Funk Roasting) is a high-energy, specialty-focused space in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We aren’t just serving coffee; we are building a community focused on technical excellence and zero pretension. We are looking for a Kitchen Lead who treats the kitchen like their own: someone proactive, organized, and ready to take full ownership of our food program.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for a "solo-lead." While you won’t have a full team under you immediately, you will be the heart of our Back-of-House (BOH) operations. You’ll be responsible for:
* Total Ownership: Overseeing daily BOH operations, ensuring consistent food quality, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
* Creative Execution: Executing our existing menu (pastries, sandwiches, salads) while collaborating on new specials and menu designs.
* Business Savvy: Managing inventory, ordering with suppliers, and staying accountable for food COGs and waste.
* Communication: Acting as the bridge between the kitchen and the FOH team to ensure smooth service and updated 86 items.
What You Bring
* Experience: 1+ years of kitchen experience, ideally with some management or lead responsibilities.
* Proactive Mindset: You are self-motivated and don't need to be told what needs doing next.
* Technical Skills: Active Food Safe certification and experience with inventory/ordering systems.
* Cool Under Pressure: You can handle the downtown lunch rush while maintaining emotional control and attention to detail.
* Availability: Morning and daytime availability (Monday–Friday), with the occasional evening for special events.
Why Join FUNK?
We take care of our people first and foremost.
* Competitive Pay: A salary of ~$45,000 - $50,000/year plus gratuities.
* Growth: We promote from within and will help you grow your industry knowledge as we expand.
* Perks: A generous staff discount on all our products and a flexible schedule.
* Inclusion: We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workspace for everyone.
Multi functional space for cafe, events, wine bar, making a dynamic working enviornment.
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