Nestled in the rainforest, ROAR is Tofino’s cozy live fire restaurant and bar that makes everyone feel at home. We are a team of rebels here, where everyone’s individuality is celebrated. And we are looking for a Head Chef to ensure ROAR remains a thriving culinary Tofino hotspot for tourists and locals alike.
Located in the swanky Hotel Zed, ROAR is the first restaurant by Accent Inns Inc! We’re a family-owned, BC-based hospitality company that LEADS WITH LOVE and our number one metric as a company is the happiness of our staff, who we call our Fam-Jam. Our 2025 Employee Survey showed that 95% of our employees are happy to work here, with a 95% participation rate!
Who We Are
Success attracts success and here you will be working with an extraordinary company. We are a force in the industry:
· We have been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ four years in a row.
· We received the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Business of the Year award for the outstanding growth of our business.
· We received Employer of the Year award from Tourism Canada
· We have doubled our revenue and tripled our profits in the last nine years.
· Our owner and CEO, Mandy Farmer, was named Hotelier of the Year by Hotelier Magazine and RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year.
Key to our success is living by our four Core Values every day:
· Be Real
· Have Fun
· Make Everything Better
· Have Each Other’s Backs
Benefits & Work Perks
We cover 100% of medical and dental premiums, PLUS you get free mental health benefits. We also have a bunch of Work Perks just for you:
· Free nights at any of our hotels + discounts for your friends & family
· Live your Best Life fund (we’ll help pay for courses that’ll make your life better, whether or not they’re related to your role with us)
· Employee purchase program so you can get sweet deals on everything from electronics to linens
· Beautiful accommodation at an affordable rate - one bedroom house, semi-private (on-site), kitchen, large covered outdoor deck overlooking yard and greenhouse, furnished or unfurnished
Salary: $80,000-110,000
What the Role is Quacked Up to Be
The Head Chef of ROAR is the source for inspirational leadership and a passion for culinary excellence. You’ll be driving the business forward and overseeing a wide range of daily activities from day-to-day kitchen operations to forecasting, budgeting and menu creation, all while providing positive and loving mentorship for the future generation of Chefs.
The Head Chef reports to the Resort Manager and is responsible for leading the culinary program towards financial success while upholding ROAR’s brand and values.
In your first 3 months, you will…
· Spend time with your team, cooking on the line with them to learn our current menu and processes
· Sit down and meet with each member of your team to learn more about their story and goals
· Learn the ins and outs of the kitchen, how it is currently being run, systems and processes with an eye to identify gaps and areas of improvement
· Build relationships with your two Sous chefs, learning their strengths, aspirations, and career plans
· Sit down with the FOH team to learn their perspective on the food, clientele, and what they hear from our guests
· Work closely with Carl, the restaurant manager to learn how the FOH runs and interacts with the BOH team
· Build relationships, cook with the team, and learn from the team behind the ROAR brand
· Work closely with Chris Baddeley, Senior VP, to develop a plan for your vision of the restaurant to ensure it aligns with our purpose, values, and the ROAR brand
· Meet with Mandy Farmer to understand her original intention and vision for ROAR
In your first 12 months, you will…
· Have updated and streamlined our inventory systems
· Developed new seasonal menus that reflect the local bounty of Tofino and showcases our live fire culinary program
· Taken full advantage of the ROAR greenhouse to grow seasonal produce to showcase on our menu and feature sheets
· Collaborated with the FOH team to ensure the serving staff are fully educated on our menu, ingredients, and suppliers
· Have worked closely with the Resort Manager Matt Brear to develop an events plan for ROAR cooks to showcase our unique culinary program and the ROAR brand
· Developed career plans for your team to elevate their culinary skills and help them with their continue growth and success
· Represented ROAR at local food festivals in Tofino and Victoria
· Partnered with the Wolf Pack (our sales team) to develop custom menus for groups staying at Zed Tofino
· Have identified areas of wastage and created systems to address them reducing our overall costs
· Collaborated with your Sous chefs on menu creation, feature sheets, and catering events
· Have gained the trust of the BOH and FOH teams through building relationships, supporting development and working with the team to create exceptional experiences for our guests
· Have worked with the P&C team to create a hiring and succession plan for your team, attending hiring fairs and working with co-op programs
This exciting role will have a significant impact at ROAR. You will lead our kitchen, making your mark on a truly unique and creative culinary scene: Tofino. You will be able to utilize the bounty of the West Coast, our on-property greenhouse and the live fire grill to create a unique and inviting menu and atmosphere for our guests. You will help grow a team of excited and talented cooks who want to hone their craft and work in a unique and creative space.
What to expect from us?
Application: We will do our best to review and respond to all applications.
First Interview (45min): You will meet with Jamie Galano, our HR Manager, to discuss your previous experience and what draws you to Tofino.
Second Interview (60min): You will meet with Matt Brear, the manager of Zed Tofino Resort, and Emma Woodward, the GM of Zed Victoria, to discuss your leadership experience, Tofino's unique culture and environment, and the restaurant's operations.
Final Interview (60min): You will meet with Noah Warder, VP of People & Culture, and Chris Baddeley, Senior Vice President, to discuss your experience as a chef, as a leader, our Leading with Love philosophy, and how you envision your time at ROAR.
Onsite Visit: We will work with you to get you to Tofino for two nights to meet with the team and Carl, the restaurant manager, cook on the line with your team, tour the kitchen, hotel, and greenhouse, and observe the restaurant in action.
Offer: This is where we get to pop the champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider) to celebrate joining our crew of Ducks ‘n Rebels!
Answer the Call
If this sounds like the job you, hit that Apply button and don't forget to write a note about why you want to work with us!
Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? Studies show that women are less likely to apply to roles because they don’t match the job posting 100%. If this posting sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We endeavor to ensure marginalized groups are represented: Black, Indigenous, people of colour, and LBGTQ2S+ communities.
Nestled in the rainforest, ROAR is Tofino’s cozy live fire restaurant and bar that makes everyone feel at home. We are a team of rebels here, where everyone’s individuality is celebrated. And we are looking for a Head Chef to ensure ROAR remains a thriving culinary Tofino hotspot for tourists and locals alike.
Located in the swanky Hotel Zed, ROAR is the first restaurant by Accent Inns Inc! We’re a family-owned, BC-based hospitality company that LEADS WITH LOVE and our number one metric as a company is the happiness of our staff, who we call our Fam-Jam. Our 2025 Employee Survey showed that 95% of our employees are happy to work here, with a 95% participation rate!
