Chef de Partie - Rabbit Hole

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

The Rabbit Hole, part of Oliver & Bonacini in Toronto, is hiring a Chef de Partie to deliver consistent, efficient line work across prep to pass. You will lead by example, maintain high standards, and support a collaborative kitchen culture.

Responsibilities include day-to-day food prep, cooking to spec, and ensuring food safety. Evening and weekend availability is required for a full-time role with gratuities, dining discounts, and internal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Strong knife handling and professional cooking knowledge.
• Ability to take direction and work calmly under pressure.
• Able to stand 100% of shift and manage a station.
• Experience at a sauce station preferred.
• Food handlers certificate preferred.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or General Manager.
• Prepare restaurant food according to O&B standards.
• Cook and plate dishes with precision and consistent quality.
• Follow recipes, portions, and presentation specs.
• Maintain a prep list of station duties.
• Follow FIFO for freshness.
• Assist in inventory and receiving of deliveries.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene in all prep areas.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Station management

Working under pressure

Evenings/weekends availability

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Teamwork

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, The Rabbit Hole is a fun, energetic destination where every visit is full of surprises. Joining us means diving into a world of clever, approachable sharing plates, inventive cocktails, and warm, engaging service. You’ll delight guests with memorable experiences, bring personality and passion to every interaction, and help create an atmosphere that’s as playful as it is inviting. This is the perfect setting for hospitality professionals who thrive on creativity, energy, and the unexpected twists that make dining unforgettable.

What’s in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• Employee Referral Program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Our Chef de Partie delivers consistency, efficiency, and precision on the line. They take pride in their work, maintain high standards in every task, and consistently execute dishes to spec. Focused and organized, they work clean, stay calm under pressure, and support smooth service from prep to pass. They respond to guest requests with professionalism and flexibility, and bring a sharp sense of timing, teamwork, and accountability to every shift. They also lead by example - setting the tone for our cooks, supporting skill development, and helping maintain a disciplined, collaborative kitchen culture.

The day to day:

• Perform delegated tasks from the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and/or General Manager
• Day-to-day food preparation of the restaurant according to O&B standards
• Cook and plate dishes with precision, consistency, and attention to detail, maintaining high standards during every service
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
• Maintain a prep list of station duties
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• Assist in food inventory and control
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, and utensils, and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking experience in a fast-paced restauran
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• An understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• Able to be in charge of a station
• Able to work sauce station
• Valid Food Handlers certificate, preferred
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• This is a full time position
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Hourly wage: $19 - $22/hour

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