About Freehand Hospitality

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendezvous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between. Our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics — from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches.

We are looking for a Line Cook. This individual will work closely with the Chef and collaborate with our amazing team to prepare high-quality dishes, maintain a clean and organized workstation, and ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

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;
• plating dishes according to specifications;
• maintaining a clean work area as required by provincial health standards;
• performing assigned opening and closing duties;
• 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;
• completing all mandatory food hygiene and safety training that must be kept up to date.

The person we are looking for has:

• a passion for food and a minimum of 2 years of similar work experience;
• culinary diploma is an asset;
• high volume experience;
• strong organizational skills with great attention to detail;
• a proven ability to plan and prioritize;
• basic knowledge of culinary operations, a team player, a hard worker, and detail oriented;
• a flexible schedule and is available for different days and shifts;
• a Food Safe Certification

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company RRSP contributions
• Commuter benefits: 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• 50% discount at specific Freehand Hospitality restaurants
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

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!

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.