Position: Nighttime CDP – Garde Manger
Reports to: Executive Chef
Known for its innovative menu and fresh, locally sourced dishes that celebrate the best of West Coast cuisine, Marilena Café and Raw Bar in Victoria is an award-winning restaurant, ranked #27 on Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants and named Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2024. and was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, ranking #39 in 2025. At the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Marilena was celebrated as the Best Restaurant in Victoria.
Come work with and learn from Victoria’s own Executive Chef Kristian Eligh and celebrated Pastry Chef Dominique Laurencelle as they design seasonally focused menus that celebrate the global and locally sourced ingredients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of culinary experience, preferably at a high-volume fine-dining restaurant
• Completion of secondary school
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent communication skills in English
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through as necessary
• Must possess a passion for food and developing knowledge of all cooking methods
• Food Safe certification is an asset
• We Offer:Extended health benefits after 6 months of employment24-hour gym access Flexible scheduleStaff mealsSecure bike lock up Coaching and FeedbackAdvancement OpportunitiesThis position will remain open until filled.
• Extended health benefits after 6 months of employment
• 24-hour gym access
• Flexible schedule
• Staff meals
• Secure bike lock up
• Coaching and Feedback
• Advancement Opportunities

• Prepare and cook menu items
• Maintain sanitation standards throughout the kitchen to comply with Provincial regulations
• Provide input into product ordering, as well as cost control and monitoring
• Ensure food quality in presentation and production are consistently maintained at a premium level
• Assist with menu development as required
• Assist with cost control, monitoring and ordering of supplies as required
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned