Chef / Sous Chef

Stellar Personnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Personnel is seeking a Chef/Sous Chef in Toronto to join a dynamic culinary team. You will collaborate with the executive chef, oversee kitchen operations, and contribute to creating exceptional menus that delight guests.

This role emphasizes leadership, training, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation in a fast-paced environment. Flexible shifts and a chance to work with top clients in the hospitality industry await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience as a Chef/Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 1-7 days a week in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive chef and culinary team to develop innovative and enticing menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and unique flavor combinations
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes, ensuring they meet the highest quality and presentation standards
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and managing inventory
• Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and other team members
• Conduct ongoing training sessions to enhance culinary skills, techniques, and knowledge among the kitchen staff
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines to maintain consistency and exceed guest expectations
• Engage with guests to understand their preferences, receive feedback, and create memorable dining experiences

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Kitchen management

Job description

Stellar Personnel is a premier hospitality staffing agency in Canada. Our clientele encompasses a diverse range of industries, including catering firms, corporate offices, sports and event venues, restaurants, hotels, retirement homes, and more. Our primary objective is to provide staffing solutions to these businesses, filling various roles such as dishwashers, cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, cashiers, runners, shippers/receivers, administrative staff, and any other job positions as per the client's requirements.

Job Description

Join our culinary team as a chef / sous chef and experience thebenefits of a flexible schedule where you can choose your shifts. AtStellar Personnel, we value work-life balance, allowing you toprioritize your personal events and family time. We offer competitivecompensation that exceeds market standards. Our clients are in direneed of support, so they appreciate our staff for being talented andpositive influences in their business. Our clients include: corporatecafeterias, conference centres, catering companies, hotels, restaurantgroups, retirement homes, sporting venues and event venues.

Join us to work with some of the best clients in the industry andtake your culinary career to the next level.

• Collaborate with the executive chef and culinary team todevelop innovative and enticing menus, incorporatingseasonal ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking,and plating of dishes, ensuring they meet the highestquality and presentation standards.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, includingscheduling, ordering supplies, and managing inventory.
• Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, includingline cooks, prep cooks, and other team members.
• Conduct ongoing training sessions to enhance culinaryskills, techniques, and knowledge among the kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control,and presentation guidelines to maintain consistency andexceed guest expectations.
• Engage with guests to understand their preferences,receive feedback, and create memorable dining experiences.

Requirements

• 2 + years of proven experience as a Chef/Sous Chef
• Strong leadership qualities
• Quality and Detail-Oriented
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 1-7 days a week

Compensation

$25+/hr, depending on your experience and skilllevel

Schedule

Flexible shifts available – 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours

Morning and evening shifts

Monday to Friday & weekend availability required

Work Location

Toronto

Join us and work with one of our top clients while taking your career to the next level.