Junior Sous Chef - Canoe

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation

Clothing allowance

Dining discount

RRSP matching

Group life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

50% dining discount for staff and up3

Job summary

Canoe, part of Oliver & Bonacini, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to join a refined fine-dining kitchen in Toronto. You will mentor junior cooks, ensure precision in plating, and maintain strong team leadership under high pressure.

The role requires organizational excellence, a hands-on approach, and the ability to deliver the restaurant’s vision while training and coaching staff. Weekend/evening shifts are expected.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity

Team management

Conflict resolution

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 50,000 - CAD 55,000 - yearly

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
• 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
• 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 Chefexperience 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

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