Job Title: Chefs & Assistant Chefs – Explore a Culinary Career Rooted in Nature
Location: Cliffs Edge Retreat, Tors Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Highly competitive base wage plus tips
Accommodations: Local housing available within walking distance
An Exciting Opportunity to Grow—Far Beyond Cooking
This is more than just a culinary job—it’s an invitation to join one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most exciting tourism developments and become part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of experiential travel. Whether you’re early in your culinary journey or an experienced chef looking for purpose-driven work, this role offers you the chance to be part of something truly special.
At Cliffs Edge Retreat, we believe in transformational experiences, not only for our guests but for our team members too. You’ll have the opportunity to work in our acclaimed restaurant, The Forager, while also expanding into areas like foraging tours, guest experiences, food education, and other aspects of hospitality. As a growing business, we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with us—professionally and personally.
About Us:
Cliffs Edge Retreat is a year-round wellness and nature retreat that offers deeply immersive guest experiences. At the center of the retreat is The Forager, a restaurant led by renowned Chef Jeremy Shaw, and rooted in the Sea, Forest, and Farm to Table philosophy. The Forager celebrates the land and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador through food that is wild, foraged, seasonal, and soulful.
We are currently hiring both Chefs and Assistant Chefs.
Key Responsibilities (varying by role):
- Prepare and present exceptional meals using fresh, wild, and locally sourced ingredients
- Participate in foraging tours and educate guests about local edible plants and traditions
- Collaborate on menu design that changes with the seasons
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
- Deliver unique culinary experiences that reflect the beauty and culture of the land
Qualifications:
- Passion for food, nature, and authentic culinary expression
- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required
- Creativity, reliability, and a willingness to learn and evolve
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Excitement to contribute to a mission-driven and growing organization
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive base wage plus tips
- Mentorship from Chef Jeremy Shaw and hands-on learning
- Opportunities to grow beyond the kitchen into guest experience, foraging, hospitality, and more
- Local housing available within walking distance
- Free or discounted meals
- A positive, inclusive, and creative work culture
- A chance to help position Newfoundland and Labrador as one of the world’s top destinations for experiential travel.
Join The Forager at Cliffs Edge Retreat and help shape a world-class culinary and tourism destination rooted in the wild beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00-$35.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
