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LM Restaurants

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Sous Chef Say Hello to Birdie! At the center of Raleigh's Fayetteville Street resurgence is Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen. This distinct meeting house, steps from the Capitol, endeavors to foster ...

Arctic Kingdom

The Role We're looking for an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations at Torngat Mountains Base Camp through the remainder of the season, wrapping up September 2026. You'll plan and prepare meals ...

Arctic Kingdom

The Role We're looking for an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations at Torngat Mountains Base Camp through the remainder of the season, wrapping up September 2026. You'll plan and prepare meals ...

Carter's

Chef de Marché

Saint John's, NL · On-site

Chef de Marché Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter ...

Five Guys

Chef d'équipe

Saint John's, NL

Objectif du poste Participer au fonctionnement efficace du restaurant et le superviser pendant son quart de travail afin d'assurer une expérience mémorable à nos clients, tout en adoptant une ...

Five Guys

Chef d'équipe

Saint John's, NL · On-site

Objectif du poste Participer au fonctionnement efficace du restaurant et le superviser pendant son quart de travail afin d'assurer une expérience mémorable à nos clients, tout en adoptant une ...

Targeted Talent

DevOps Engineer

Saint John's, NL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code automations (GitLab, ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or Chef) * High proficiency in coding/scripting using Python/Go ...

Targeted Talent

DevOps Engineer

Saint John's, NL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code automations (GitLab, ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or Chef) * High proficiency in coding/scripting using Python/Go ...

Targeted Talent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Saint John's, NL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code automations (GitLab, ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or Chef) * High proficiency in coding/scripting using Python/Go ...

Targeted Talent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Saint John's, NL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code automations (GitLab, ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or Chef) * High proficiency in coding/scripting using Python/Go ...

LM Restaurants

  • Retirement

Perform daily projects assigned by Chef and/or Managers for both front and back of the house (cleaning kitchen equipment, walls, ceiling tiles, air vents and the like) * Ability to interact with team ...

LM Restaurants

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct BEO meetings to align chefs and managers on event execution * Partner with culinary and management teams on menu development and event space setup * Maintain the BEO book and manage ...

Fogo Island Inn

Cook- Fogo Island Inn

Fogo, NL · On-site

Collaborate with the Sous Chef Team to execute daily operations, including menu development and seasonal offerings. * Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and efficiently used to ...

Carter's

Superviseur (FT)

Saint John's, NL · On-site

Nous sommes devenus un chef de l'industrie en fournissant de la qualité - depuis le premier Original Bodysuit ® aux plus récentes carrières que nous offrons à notre équipe. Nous avons maintenu ...

Carter's

Superviseur (FT)

Saint John's, NL · On-site

Nous sommes devenus un chef de l'industrie en fournissant de la qualité - depuis le premier Original Bodysuit ® aux plus récentes carrières que nous offrons à notre équipe. Nous avons maintenu ...

Carter's

Superviseur (PT)

Saint John's, NL · On-site

Nous sommes devenus un chef de l'industrie en fournissant de la qualité - depuis le premier Original Bodysuit ® aux plus récentes carrières que nous offrons à notre équipe. Nous avons maintenu ...

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How much do chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef in Newfoundland and Labrador is $23.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a chef do?

A chef is a professional cook who is responsible for preparing meals, developing menus, and overseeing kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. Chefs ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards are met, and often manage other kitchen staff. Their duties may include ordering ingredients, maintaining inventory, and creating new recipes. Chefs may specialize in specific types of cuisine or cooking techniques. They play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience.

What is the difference between Chef vs Cook?

AspectChefCook
CredentialsFormal culinary training or certifications often preferredMinimal formal training, on-the-job experience common
Work EnvironmentProfessional kitchens, restaurants, hotelsVaries from home kitchens to restaurants, catering
Job ResponsibilitiesMenu planning, supervising kitchen staff, quality controlFood preparation, cooking, basic kitchen tasks
Industry UsageHigh-end restaurants, culinary institutionsWidespread across all food service settings

While both chefs and cooks work in kitchens and prepare food, chefs typically have formal training, oversee kitchen operations, and work in professional or upscale environments. Cooks usually focus on food preparation and cooking tasks, often with less formal education, and work in a variety of settings. The role of a chef involves leadership and menu development, whereas a cook primarily executes recipes and prepares dishes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chef, you need strong culinary skills, creativity in menu development, and comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards, typically supported by culinary school training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food hygiene certifications (such as ServSafe) is highly valuable. Exceptional organizational ability, teamwork, and leadership are critical soft skills for managing kitchen staff and maintaining a positive work environment. These competencies are essential for delivering high-quality dishes efficiently, ensuring kitchen safety, and running a successful culinary operation.

What are common challenges chefs face in maintaining consistency across dishes and shifts?

Chefs often encounter challenges in ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards, particularly when managing a team with varying skill levels or during busy service periods. Maintaining consistency requires strong communication, standardized recipes, and rigorous training for all kitchen staff. Additionally, chefs must monitor ingredient quality and adapt quickly to supply changes, all while leading by example to uphold the restaurant’s reputation. Overcoming these challenges is key to delivering a reliable dining experience and building trust with patrons.
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Infographic showing various Chef job openings in Newfoundland and Labrador as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,484 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

SOUS CHEF

LM Restaurants

On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Sous Chef

Say Hello to Birdie! 

At the center of Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street resurgence is Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen.  This distinct meeting house, steps from the Capitol, endeavors to foster community over great cocktails and handcrafted, honest food.  Serving our neighbors from their first cup of coffee to dinner, Birdie’s features seasonal North Carolina flavors that honor the abundance of our beautiful state. With a warm and personal hospitality, Birdie’s embodies the spirit of the neighborhood table that brings the neighborhood together to fuel connectedness. 

You Will Be Successful 

If you are a person who has fun, works hard, and shares our philosophy of inspiring happiness through memorable experiences you will enjoy our culture. If you have elevated expectations for yourself and will positively voice your needs, opinions, and ideas on how to grow and evolve our business – this is the right place for you.  

Benefits You Will Enjoy 

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Career Advancement Opportunities 
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance  
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) with company contribution up to 4% 
  • Paid time off and flexible schedules 
  • Generous employee dining discounts 
  • Lucrative referral bonus program 
  • Tuition reimbursement program 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Accountable for all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen personnel 
  • Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation  
  • Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order 
  • Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking, and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met 
  • Conduct daily shift briefings with all Sous Chefs 
  • Execute all food menus and recipes under the guidance of the Executive Chef  
  • Controls the flow of food and identifies opportunities to improve safety, efficiencies, and costs 
  • Manages facility and equipment maintenance and repair to ensure the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness are met 

Apply today. Join us and be a part of making a difference – a dedication to taking care of our communities. 

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