Hands-On Sous Chef | Lead a Craft Kitchen Team

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation, sick, and personal day

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Dining allowance and uniform allowance

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Professional development fund

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality’s Luma in Toronto seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen. You will cook hands-on, recruit and train cooks, and manage daily operations while upholding our standards of quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.

You will collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver memorable guest experiences, mentor staff, and maintain cost controls. Weekend/evening availability is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment.
• Passion for food & culinary excellence.
• High level of integrity.
• Discipline and vision.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail.
• Drive and takes initiative.
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Performs well in a performance based culture.
• Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example.
• Available weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and bring Luma's vision and O&B's values to life every day—creating an inspiring, professional, and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Actively oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and impeccable cleanliness.
• Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to maintain seamless communication and exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving procedures to ensure accuracy, cost control, and product quality.
• Foster a team culture that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and a genuine love of food and hospitality.
• Support all aspects of team development including recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing coaching.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and integrity in every interaction—serving as a role model to all team members.
• Utilize effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to maintain a positive, solutions-focused environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of kitchen and restaurant operations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary leadership

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on cooking

Availability weekends

Professional integrity

Mentoring

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality’s Luma in Toronto seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen. You will cook hands-on, recruit and train cooks, and manage daily operations while upholding our standards of quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.

You will collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver memorable guest experiences, mentor staff, and maintain cost controls. Weekend/evening availability is expected in a fast-paced environment.