cook

Browns Socialhouse Victoria Falls · Victoria, BC · $21.18 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Verdict

This posting shows strong legitimacy signals: Browns Socialhouse is a well-established, verifiable restaurant chain with 80+ locations, the Victoria location is confirmed at a real commercial address, and the employer's website is reachable with matching business details and an active jobs section. However, two application-method flags create minor fraud concerns: the contact email uses a generic hotmail domain rather than the employer's own domain, and the posting requests physical mail submissions—both unusual for a restaurant cook role in the modern job market, though not disqualifying given the employer's clear legitimacy.

generic_email_domain+12
Contact email jayloucks@hotmail.com uses free consumer provider (hotmail) rather than employer domain
mail_physical_resume+9
Posting requests physical mail submissions for a cook role, which is atypical for restaurant hiring in 2026
web.applicationAddressType-5
Application address is a confirmed business location (commercial office in downtown Victoria), not residential/PO box/virtual
websiteReachable-5
Official website https://www.brownssocialhouse.com is reachable and verified
web.hasJobsListing-8
Company has active careers/jobs section on official website
web.locationMatch-10
Posted location (Victoria, BC) matches confirmed business location at 809 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B9
web.businessMatch-15
Employer name and details match official website; Browns Socialhouse is a legitimate, established chain

Application flags (2)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: 809 DOUGLAS ST, VICTORIA, British Columbia, V8W 2B9

Generic email domain

jayloucks@hotmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.brownssocialhouse.com",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "business",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "Browns Socialhouse is a legitimate, established restaurant chain with 80+ locations across Canada. The Victoria Falls location at 809 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B9 is confirmed on their official website and multiple business directories. The address is a commercial office in downtown Victoria's \"The Falls\" development. The company has a careers/jobs section on their website. All details match the posting."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Cooks (63200)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $21.18 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Tasks: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, Order supplies and equipment, Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, Clean kitchen and work areas
Government programs: Recognized employer
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
How to apply:
By email: jayloucks@hotmail.com
By mail: 809 DOUGLAS ST, VICTORIA, British Columbia, V8W 2B9