Posted 7 days ago
Cook - The Wickaninnish Inn
@ Relais & Châteaux
Tofino, British Columbia
Overview
The Wickaninnish Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property on Vancouver Island, is hiring AM and PM Cooks for its culinary team. The role involves scratch cooking with daily-arriving fish, seafood and pork, and meeting high guest-service standards. Full-time pay is $21.00 per hour, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.
Pay:
$21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook full meals and individual dishes
- Process whole pork, fish and seafood into cuts
- Manage special requests, dietary needs and menu changes
- Maintain inventory and records of food and supplies
- Clean kitchen and work areas
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year cooking experience in fine dining or similar
- Excellent guest service skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Relais & Châteaux
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580 unique independent luxury hotels & fine dining restaurants in 65 countries.
Full company description
Relais & Châteaux is an exceptional worldwide collection of 580 unique, independently operated hotels and restaurants, united by strong values and a devotion to excellence across every aspect of hospitality. Originating in France in 1954, and now present in 65 countries, the Association works to celebrate the distinct art de vivre of every global destination. Led by passionate hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs, each of its properties cultivates a meaningful sense of place by nurturing its individual cultural, gastronomic and environmental heritage and collaborating with local artisans. With many of its properties run by families, who pass their savoir-faire down from one generation to the next, Relais & Châteaux represents an evolving legacy of memorable travel experiences, in harmony with all life on Earth.
- LinkedIn followers
- 254,150
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,027
- Reported office locations
- Paris, FR
- Business categories
- Marketing
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- Relais & Châteaux
- Specialties
- Travel
- Gastronomy
- Lyfestyle
- Experiences
- and Hospitality
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Relais & Châteaux is an exceptional worldwide collection of 580 unique, independently operated hotels and restaurants, united by strong values and a devotion to excellence across every aspect of hospitality. Originating in France in 1954, and now present in 65 countries, the Association works to celebrate the distinct art de vivre of every global destination. Led by passionate hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1954 |
| Specialties | TravelGastronomyLyfestyleExperiencesand Hospitality |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Company Description
We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.
While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn is based on our visionary leadership, the spirit of our people, and the unwavering passion of our teams. Together we deliver the highest service standards in an engaging and supportive work environment.
Discover why working at the Wickaninnish Inn will transform your career and give you an opportunity to explore the Pacific Northwest. Wickaninnish Inn Careers
Job Description
Join our Culinary team as a Cook, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Châteaux property recognized by Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond, and Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.
We are proud to offer scratch cooking. We have whole pork, fish and a variety of seafood arrive daily. Our team processes the ingredients into choice cuts utilizing every part. We make 95% of our products in house; our biggest supplier is Mother Nature. If you are a cook who believes in true, clean cuisine then the Wickaninnish Inn is where you want to work.
We are currently hiring AM and PM Cooks to join our culinary team.
As a Cook you will:
- Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards.
- Be passionate about your craft, love food, love fresh ingredients!
- Be detail orientated, you DO sweat the small stuff.
- Thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment.
- Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Have good time management and organizational skills.
- Have previous fine dining establishment or similar experience.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
- Successfully manage special requests, dietary requirements, menu changes.
- Be flexible with last minute requests/changes all while maintaining standards.
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
- Clean kitchen and work areas.
Qualifications
The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:
- Excellent guest service skills and demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for exceeding guest expectations.
- Minimum 1-year previous cooking experience in a fine dining establishment or similar.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a stressful environment, and creative problem-solving skills are necessary.
- A positive and proactive approach and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work weekends, and holidays as needed.
A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview.
Salary/Wage: $21.00 per hour
Additional Information
A good relationship is built upon mutual and reciprocal appreciation. We value the time and experience you bring to your work; here are some of the benefits and privileges you’ll have access to alongside your experience at the Inn: Employment Benefits
By submitting an application, you are attesting that the information given is accurate. As we receive a high volume of e-mails, we are only able to respond directly to you if your resume and interests align with our currently available positions.
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