Junior Sous Chef - Maison Selby

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliverbonacini is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef in Toronto to join a high-pressure kitchen environment. You will lead by example, mentor junior cooks, and ensure top-tier culinary execution while maintaining rigorous standards of cleanliness and inventory controls.

Ideal candidates have prior Jr. Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience, a passion for food, and strong communication skills. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required; Canadian work eligibility is essential.

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.
• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• 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.
• 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

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Integrity

Discipline

Initiative

Mentoring

Problem solving

Job description

Our Jr. Sous Chefs 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

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

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

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