Jr. Sous Chef - Canoe

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation

Health, dental & vision benefits

Dining allowance

Clothing allowance

Gym membership discount

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Professional development fund

Dining discount 50%

Job summary

Canoe, part of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, seeks a Jr. Sous Chef to join its fine dining team above the city with stunning views. You will mentor junior cooks, maintain high standards, and execute orders from the Chef with discipline and reliability.

Ideal candidates have prior Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience, a passion for culinary excellence, and strong communication skills. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is expected; legal eligibility to work in Canada is

Qualifications

• Prior Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience in a fine dining setting.
• Demonstrated passion for culinary excellence and high-quality standards.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to mentor.
• Reliable, disciplined, and detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the restaurant's vision and leads by example.
• Monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Mentors junior cooks and manages orders within the section.
• Counts and controls inventory and receiving procedures.
• Creates a culture focused on the dining experience and excellence.
• Coaches and develops team performance; resolves conflicts.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Hands-on

Integrity

Availability weekends

Passion for food

Job description

Company Description

Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian.

What's in it for you?

• Shared gratuities
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• 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
• Professional development fund
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Our Jr. Sous Chefs are seasoned cooks which have gained considerable experience working in fine dining kitchen. They are very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. The Jr. Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, work independently as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef. Their attention to detail is monumental, able to mentor junior cooks and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

The day to day:

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example.
• 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 training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef 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

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 (+plus gratuities)

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