FH-Cook - Peacock Wine Bar

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

An intimate and cozy hideaway in the heart of Halifax’s bustling Queen’s Marque district, our breed of wine bar is both confident and cheeky. Proudly serving an ever-evolving list of 90+ labels including small-production and hard-to-find bottles as well as an extensive by-the-glass selection, we invite our guests to stop in for a sip and stay for our seasonal, tapas-style plates designed for sharing. Everything is made fresh in-house with an emphasis on quality ingredients, simply crafted and carefully prepared. Taking inspiration from global influences, our food is distinctly creative, artfully composed and wonderfully memorable — even after that last bottle.  We invite guests to join us for dinner in our lush green dining room or enjoy a late-night snack at the bar where deep gem tones and gold accents collide.

We are looking for a Cook.  This individual will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Peacock’s dining experience fresh and exciting.

What you will be doing:

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standards
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
• Maintain a prep list of station duties
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• Assist in food inventory and control
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines

• such other similar and related duties as required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant.

• Experience with high-end, Instagram able plating and be highly adaptable.

• Strength in modern cooking techniques
• Experience with elevated and unique ingredients
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Experience with food ordering and inventories
• Professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Can spend 100% of the time standing.

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits.
• 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching

A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.