Reports to:
- Executive Chef
Known for its innovative menu and fresh, locally sourced dishes that celebrate the best of West Coast cuisine, Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar in Victoria is an award-winning restaurant. Since opening, Marilena has earned national recognition, including:
Tripadvisor Best of the Best – No. 1 Fine Dining in Canada - Canada’s 100 Best – No. 39 Restaurant in Canada
- Vancouver Magazine – Best Restaurant in Victoria (2025)
- Wine Spectator – Best of Award of Excellence (2024, 2025)
- YAM Magazine- Restaurant of the Year, Outstanding Service and Best Sommelier (2025)
Come work with and learn from Victoria's own Executive Chef Kristian Eligh as they design seasonally focused menus that celebrate the global and locally sourced ingredients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items
- Maintain sanitation standards throughout the kitchen to comply with Provincial regulations
- Provide input into product ordering, as well as cost control and monitoring
- Ensure food quality in presentation and production are consistently maintained at a premium level
- Assist with menu development as required
- Assist with cost control, monitoring and ordering of supplies as required
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
- At least three years of culinary experience, preferably at a high-volume fine-dining restaurant
- Completion of secondary school
- Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent communication skills in English
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through as necessary
- Must possess a passion for food and developing knowledge of all cooking methods
- Food Safe certification is an asset
- Extended health benefits after 6 months of employment
- 24-hour gym access
- Flexible schedule
- Staff meals
- Secure bike lock up
- Coaching and Feedback
- Advancement Opportunities
