Chef de Cuisine - Events

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at a Toronto venue. You will oversee all food preparation, maintain high standards, and drive cost efficiencies with strong leadership.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, scheduling, menu execution, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership in catering or similar.
• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or related field.
• Red Seal and food handler certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation for the location.
• Lead and motivate culinary team; ensure high standards of cooking and presentation.
• Monitor kitchen operations, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Communication

Multitasking

Financial acumen

Recruitment

Training & development

Education

Culinary Arts Management (post-secondary)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Under the supervision of the Corporate Chef, Events, the Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the culinary team by executing the highest standard of culinary excellence. He/she oversees all food preparation for their location. The Chef de Cuisine is also accountable for ensuring maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness through food and labour costing initiatives.

The day to day:

• Communicates the location's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
• Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills

Requirements:

• 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

This is an existing role with a current vacancy

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 + gratuities

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.