chef de cuisine

La Mano is a pasta business built around handmade pasta, quality ingredients, and a fun, approachable approach to Italian-inspired cooking. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a *Chef de Cuisine* to lead our kitchen at Lonsdale Quay Market. *The Role* This is a hands-on leadership position for a chef who loves to cook, develop people, and build great systems. You'll oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, lead our pasta program, train and develop the team, manage ordering and inventory, and work closely with ownership on menu and seasonal development. *What You'll Do* * Lead daily kitchen operations, prep, and service. * Train, coach, and develop cooks while building a positive kitchen culture. * Oversee fresh pasta production and maintain high standards for quality and consistency. * Cook on the line and lead by example during service. * Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, pars, and food waste. * Help develop new pasta dishes, seasonal features, and Pasta Club offerings. * Maintain recipes, prep systems, food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization. * Work with ownership to continuously improve the food program and kitchen operations. *What We're Looking For* * Professional kitchen leadership experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or similar. * Strong cooking fundamentals and a genuine passion for pasta. * Experience making fresh pasta is a strong asset. * Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing ordering and inventory. * A natural teacher who enjoys developing cooks and building a strong team. * Calm and solutions-oriented during busy service. * Hands-on, positive, and willing to jump in wherever needed. * Creative and curious, while respecting consistency and the fundamentals of good cooking. *Why La Mano?* This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a growing kitchen and have a direct impact on the food, team, and future of the business. We focus on creating a positive and flexible work environment that prioritizes a good work/life balance. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Paid time off Work Location: In person