Chef de Cuisine - Events

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation and personal days

Dining and clothing allowance

Discounted gym membership

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a culinary team at a Toronto location. You will oversee all food preparation, drive productivity and cost-effectiveness, and embody the restaurant group’s standards.

Responsibilities include recruitment, training, and performance management while maintaining high dining experiences for guests. Evening/weekend availability and Canadian work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience in a catering or similar environment.
• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or related field.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Red Seal certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate culinary team while upholding high standards of excellence.
• Oversee all food preparation and cost-control initiatives.
• Communicate vision and values to kitchen and FOH teams daily.
• Recruit, train, and manage performance; coach for growth.
• Ensure inventory, ordering, and receiving procedures are followed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

HR management

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Culinary Arts Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 65,000 - CAD 70,000 - yearly

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
• 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
• 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 similarenvironment
• 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

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.