Banquet Demi Chef de Partie (Contract)

fourseasons; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free employee meals

Uniform cleaning

Training & development

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is seeking a Contract Full-Time Banquet Demi Chef De Partie to join the culinary team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality banquet dishes with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Open shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a starting pay rate of $27.72 per hour and a full rate of $30.80 per hour. Experience in luxury hotel settings preferred; ability to work with Sous Chefs is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years kitchen/chef experience in a fast-paced banquet operation.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset.
• Must be trained and certified in safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet dishes to the hotel's standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and Sous Chefs to deliver flawless service.
• Maintain safety and hygiene practices during all shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team player

Knife skills

Food safety certification

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.

Join our team!

Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Torontois looking for a Contract Full-Time Banquet Demi Chef De Partie who shares our passion for food and cooking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team. This contract position will take place from early October 2026 to approximately Dec 15th 2026.

What you will bring:

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The Banquet Demi Chef De Partie works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product. The ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and Sous Chefs is required. They must possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work within a team environment, in addition to being trained and certified in safe food handling. Proficient knife skills are also required. The position also requires continuous standing for up to 8 hours per shift and the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

All applicants must have an open schedule with the ability to work all shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can‑do approach to any task.

Additional preferred skills & abilities:

• At minimum 5 years previous Kitchen/Cook experience in a fast paced Banquets operation.

• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset

What we offer:

• Paid time off, including vacation and floating days

• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS

• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties
  ... and more!

Schedule & Hours:

Successful candidates possess open availability and the ability to work a variety shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. This contract position will take place from early October 2026 to approximately Dec 15th 2026.

Starting rate of pay of $27.72 per hour and full rate of pay of $30.80 per hour.

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Code and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.