About Us:
Gina's is a queer-owned Mexican-inspired restaurant in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to creating a space that celebrates community, diversity, and food. At Gina’s, we’re looking to create a queer safe haven—especially for women, non-binary, and trans folks. Created by queers, for queers, our mission is to offer a warm, fun, and inclusive space where you can enjoy great vibes, delicious Mexican bites, and express yourself freely.
We take pride in serving Mexican street food-inspired dishes, focusing on mostly plant-based options. Our menu is simple but emphasizes good food and good drinks, with a central focus on cultivating community.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to step into a leadership role as Head Chef. While prior experience as a Head Chef is not required, we are looking for someone with management or supervisory experience in the kitchen who feels ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a love for plant-based Mexican cuisine, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Our menu is primarily plant-based, with recipes already created, but we welcome creativity and new ideas as the business develops.
We'll be open five days a week, from Wednesday through Sunday, and this is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Execute and refine our (mostly) plant-based Mexican-inspired menu.
- Supervise all kitchen operations, including food storage, preparation, plating, and quality control.
- Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff, fostering a teamwork-oriented environment.
- Communicate with suppliers to manage orders and ensure consistent availability of high-quality ingredients.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering, storage, and cost control.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with the management team to align kitchen operations with business goals.
- Maintain and monitor kitchen equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Contribute creative ideas for new menu items and seasonal specials.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role; experience as a Head Chef is not required.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with plant-based cuisine and a passion for Mexican flavors.
- Knowledge of inventory management and food costing.
- Creativity and openness to innovation within the menu.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Understanding of dietary restrictions and the ability to create inclusive menu options.
- Food Safe certification.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and affirming workplace environment.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development as the business expands.
- Competitive hourly wage with room for future increases.
- Daily staff meal.
- Tips provided in addition to salary.
- The chance to contribute to a unique, community-focused culinary program.
- A platform to express creativity and innovation in a vibrant, queer-owned business.
How to Apply:
If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team and contribute to an inclusive, community-driven mission, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email address]. Your cover letter should include:
- Why you want to work at Gina’s.
- Why you’d be a good addition to the team.
- Your expected salary.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, as well as people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you are passionate about supporting our mission, let’s cook up something extraordinary together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Night shift
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
