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Chef / Sous Chef - LOCAL Public Eatery

@ LOCAL Public Eatery

Calgary, Alberta

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Overview

LOCAL Public Eatery is hiring a Culinary Leader for its Accelerated Leadership Program, a fast-tracked program in Operations. The role involves running a restaurant business, leading and mentoring a team, and growing culinary and sales skills. Schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Attract, retain and mentor a dynamic team
  • Deliver the overall guest experience and value
  • Help run a multi-million-dollar business
  • Build culinary and sales skills

Requirements summary:

  • Natural team leadership
  • Ability to connect with and bring out the best in others
  • Interest in culinary and sales skills
  • Strong networking and team building
  • Continuous drive to learn and grow

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals

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LOCAL Public Eatery

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The fun you want. The flexibility you need. The growth you deserve.

Full company description

LOCAL Public Eatery is more than just a place to work — it’s a community. A crew of awesome people who bond over shared values, bring their real selves to work, and push each other to be their best. Our vibe? Fast-paced, people-focused, and results-driven. We play to win — and we have a blast doing it. Whether you’re behind the bar, on the floor, in the kitchen, or leading the charge, we show up with friendliness, have fun, and take pride in everything we do. We believe growth doesn’t happen by accident. That’s why we’re all about real-time feedback, mentorship, and giving our people the tools to keep learning and levelling up. Here, leadership isn’t about a title — it’s about being curious, coachable, and committed to fueling your growth. At LPE, everyone has a seat at the table. Your ideas matter. Your goals matter. And your future? Yeah, we’re invested in that too. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for nearly two decades, LOCAL Public Eatery is where passion meets possibility — and where you can fuel your growth, every step of the way. LOCAL Public Eatery is an equal employment opportunity employer. As a part of the JOEY Restaurant Group, LOCAL Public Eatery is a growing dynamic brand currently operating 19 locations throughout North America. Inspired by culinary artists and bringing a unique offering of pub food with an enticing twist. We invest our heart and soul to reinvent our drinks to provide an unforeseen experience. Our brand has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada for seventeen consecutive years (2010-2026)! LOCAL Public Eatery is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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21,663
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1177 W Hastings St, 2400, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E2k3, CA
Other recorded names
  • LOCAL Public Eatery
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LOCAL Public Eatery is more than just a place to work — it’s a community. A crew of awesome people who bond over shared values, bring their real selves to work, and push each other to be their best. Our vibe? Fast-paced, people-focused, and results-driven. We play to win — and we have a blast doing it. Whether you’re behind the bar, on the floor, in the kitchen, or leading the charge, we show up with friendliness…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typeSelf-Owned
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Job description

The fun you want. The flexibility you need. The growth you deserve.

At LOCAL Public Eatery, we are all about creating unexpectedly memorable experiences for our teams and guests. We play to win, have fun, and never take ourselves too seriously. Through flexible schedules, we have the freedom to work and live our lives with passion; No adventure is too big, or too small! Our exterior tells a story, a unique path we have taken. Underneath, the drive, and passion to become experts in our craft, always learning and developing our skills, gaining a level of expertise that no one can match.

The LOCAL Public Eatery Accelerated Leadership Program is a fast-tracked leadership exploration program for those with skills to offer from previous experiences. Throughout this program, you will learn within Operations how to effectively run a multi-million-dollar business while working on your skills in people and leadership development. You will gain an understanding of how LOCAL Public Eatery leads-through people within a fun, energetic, entrepreneurial environment. Our goal is to provide you with the training and education you need to feel empowered to grow and learn.

As a Culinary Leader, you will directly impact the success of your business by delivering on the overall experience and value for the community and your Partners (employees). At LOCAL Public Eatery, you will have a voice in the direction and growth of the business and the ownership and freedom to reach your goals. We live by the motto “It’s your Business.” In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and mentoring a dynamic and fearless team of individuals. Being their mentor means that you will dig deep into personal exploration to uncover what they may not in themselves.

What’s required

  • Team leadership – you are a natural born leader in any crowd.
  • Bring out the best and connect with others; you know that teamwork means success.
  • Interest in honing your culinary and sales building skills.
  • Make connections and build your team. You are a networker.
  • You continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn.

This is You

  • Agility - You respond quickly to your changing environment.
  • Curiosity - You question the way things are done with a drive to make them better.
  • Humility - You are ok with not always having the answer. You are fearless and put your teams needs first.
  • Integrity - You're honest, real and consistent. You believe in yourself and take pride in who you are and what you say.
  • Sense of fun - You like to have fun and enjoy what you do, you always show kindness and care.
  • Resiliency - In the face of challenges, you don't give up. You are resilient and only get stronger from the ups and downs.

The Perks

  • Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program for benefit-eligible partners.
  • Discounted partner shift meals.
  • 10% discount for self and guests on all food/drink when visiting any JOEY location.
  • Referral bonus program.
  • Sales competitions and rewards.

LOCAL Public Eatery is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at LOCAL Public Eatery, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with LOCAL Public Eatery will be contacted to participate further in this process.

LOCAL Public Eatery provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.

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