Chef

House of McGrath; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

House of McGrath, an upscale restaurant and brewery in downtown Toronto, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our culinary team. You will cook on the line, execute our menu with precision, and take ownership of the quality of every plate you send.

You bring proven kitchen experience, strong technique, and a commitment to food safety. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with inventory, and supporting busy services with flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a fast-paced, quality-focused restaurant kitchen.
• Strong technique across preparation, cooking methods and plating.
• Ability to work under pressure with consistency on busy services.
• Knowledge of food safety standards; Ontario Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to House of McGrath recipes and standards
• Cook to order during busy services while maintaining timing, temperature and plating
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering to keep kitchen stocked
• Uphold food handling, storage and sanitation practices per safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen at all times

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Strong technique

Speed and consistency

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Flexible availability

Education

Ontario Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

House of McGrath is an upscale restaurant and brewery in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our guests join us for refined dining, house-brewed beer, a considered cocktail and wine program, and private events for some of the city's leading companies. Behind every service is a professional team that takes real pride in its craft, and we are growing that team.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join the culinary team at House of McGrath. You will cook on the line every service, execute our menu with precision and consistency, and take real ownership of the quality of every plate you send. This is an excellent role for a chef who loves being on the tools and wants to sharpen their craft in a serious kitchen.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook dishes to House of McGrath recipes and presentation standards
• Cook to order during busy services while keeping timing, temperature and plating consistent
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering to keep the kitchen well stocked and efficient
• Uphold food handling, storage and sanitation practices in line with food safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen at all times

What You Bring

• Proven cooking experience in a fast-paced, quality-focused restaurant kitchen
• Strong technique across preparation, cooking methods and plating, with a good palate
• Speed and consistency on the line, and the composure to handle a busy service
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Thorough knowledge of food safety standards; Ontario Food Handler certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Why House of McGrath

• A polished, professional environment where high standards are the norm and good work is noticed
• Genuine room to grow: we develop our people and look to our own team first when senior roles open up
• A varied operation (dining room, bar, brewery and private events) that builds a well-rounded skill set
• A respectful, team-first culture in a central downtown location close to transit

House of McGrath is an equal opportunity employer.