Chef, Justamere Café & Bakery – Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Employer: Justamere Café Limited
Job title: Chef
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Posting Date Start: May 20, 2026
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Wage: $30.00 to $32.00 er hour
Start date: As soon as possible

 

Justamere Café & Bakery is a full-service restaurant and bakery located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. We are seeking an experienced Chef to provide culinary leadership across our restaurant, bakery, and event food operations.

 

The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, supervise staff, support menu development, maintain food quality standards, and assist in the continued growth and development of the business.

 

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities for restaurant, bakery, and event operations
  • Coordinate with front-of-house management to support efficient service, guest satisfaction, and overall operational quality
  • Assist in recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and scheduling of kitchen staff
  • Develop and refine menus, recipes, and daily features
  • Maintain and improve standards related to food quality, presentation, cleanliness, organization, and kitchen operations
  • Develop and implement systems and procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, workflow, and workplace practices within the kitchen
  • Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and assist with food cost control and waste reduction
  • Support bakery production and catered/event food operations
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and workplace health and safety standards

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of recent commercial kitchen experience, including experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
  • Experience in a full-service restaurant environment required
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
  • Experience with menu planning, inventory management, and kitchen operations
  • Ability to work effectively in an English-language workplace environment
  • Baking and event food service experience considered an asset

 

Other Position Details

  • Work setting: Restaurant and bakery
  • Language of work: English

 

Interested applicants may apply by email with resume and references to [email protected].

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH JUSTAMERE CAFE LIMITED

 

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Employer: Justamere Café Limited
Job title: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Posting Date Start: January 29, 2026
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Wage: $22.00 per hour
Start date: As soon as possible

Job description

Justamere Café Limited is seeking a full-time Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily restaurant operations. This position assists the Restaurant Manager in supervising staff, maintaining service standards, and ensuring smooth front- and back-of-house coordination.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in supervising and coordinating restaurant staff
  • Support staff scheduling, training, and performance management
  • Assist with inventory control, ordering, and cost monitoring
  • Help ensure food quality, service standards, and customer satisfaction
  • Address customer concerns and resolve issues professionally
  • Assist in implementing health, safety, and workplace policies
  • Support opening and closing procedures and daily operations

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary school required; post-secondary training in hospitality is an asset
  • Previous supervisory or restaurant management experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

To apply, send a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]. Closes February 26, 2026 or when suitable candidate found.

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