Italian Kitchen Lead — Path to Head Chef (Flexible)

Panino cappuccino; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted or free food

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Store discount

Job summary

Panino cappuccino in Toronto is seeking a talented Sous Chef with a minimum of 3 years of Sous Chef experience in an Italian restaurant. The role offers involvement in restaurant service, catering, and private events with growth toward Head Chef responsibilities.

You will lead kitchen operations, train staff, and help develop menus while ensuring high-quality Italian dishes and strong food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Sous Chef experience in an Italian restaurant.
• Strong culinary, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Italian cuisine experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality Italian cuisine across restaurant, catering, and events.
• Lead the kitchen during service and support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Help develop menus, seasonal specials, and catering offerings.
• Maintain food quality, cleanliness, food safety, inventory, and kitchen organization.
• Train and support kitchen staff while working closely with ownership to improve systems and grow the business.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Italian Cuisine

Food Safety

Job description

Panino cappuccino in Toronto is seeking a talented Sous Chef with a minimum of 3 years of Sous Chef experience in an Italian restaurant. The role offers involvement in restaurant service, catering, and private events with growth toward Head Chef responsibilities.

You will lead kitchen operations, train staff, and help develop menus while ensuring high-quality Italian dishes and strong food safety practices.