Chef de Cuisine — Creative Kitchen Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid time off

Dining allowance

Gym membership discount

Employee assistance program

Group life and disability insurance

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Career opportunities within Canada

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead, motivate, and inspire the culinary team, upholding the highest standards of culinary excellence in a vibrant, hospitality-forward environment.

You will collaborate with Front of House, manage budgeting and cost controls, and curate menu offerings that reflect our venues’ character, while mentoring staff through recruitment and coaching.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience in a comparable catering or similar environment.
• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or a related field.
• Red Seal and food handler certification considered an asset.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated human resources management experience, including recruitment, selection, training, and performance management.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the vision of Maison Selbyto to all team members and leads by example.
• Reinforces O&B values daily, inspiring the team with a compelling vision for the future.
• Actively oversees kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in execution, organization, and cleanliness.
• Manages budgeting, forecasting, and food and labour cost controls.
• Develops and curates menu offerings that drive guest satisfaction and reflect culinary standards.
• Builds strong relationships with culinary and Front of House leadership for seamless collaboration.
• Adheres to proper ordering, inventory, and receiving procedures to maintain efficiency.
• Leads recruitment and training initiatives, and supports performance management.
• Upholds high standards of integrity and ethics, promoting the business positively.
• Ensures health and safety standards are followed by the team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

HR management

Leadership & team development

Education

Culinary Arts Management

Red Seal certification

Food Handler Certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead, motivate, and inspire the culinary team, upholding the highest standards of culinary excellence in a vibrant, hospitality-forward environment.

You will collaborate with Front of House, manage budgeting and cost controls, and curate menu offerings that reflect our venues’ character, while mentoring staff through recruitment and coaching.