Chef de Cuisine - Events

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation & personal days

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Dining allowance

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Professional development fund

50% dining discount for you & guests

Group life & disability insurance

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team under the Corporate Chef, Events, ensuring top-tier food quality and cost control across the location.

You will manage food preparation, supervise labor costing initiatives, and drive a culture that celebrates the dining experience with integrity and team development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate the location’s vision into daily kitchen operations and uphold culinary excellence.
• Monitor kitchen operations and maintain high levels of cleanliness.
• Foster relationships between kitchen, FOH and management.
• Oversee ordering, inventory and receiving processes.
• Create a culture focused on the enjoyment of food and cooking.
• Maintain integrity, ethics and promote the restaurant’s brand.
• Lead recruitment, training and performance management initiatives.
• Resolve conflicts and optimize operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Leadership & team development

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Self-motivated & flexible

Problem solving

Education

Culinary Arts Management education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.

What's in it for you?

• Shared gratuities
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Group life and disability insurance
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• RRSP matching
• Employee referral program
• Professional development fund
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

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

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

Additional Information

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.