Lead Sous Chef: Hands-On Kitchen Leader

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation & leave

Benefits package

Dining allowance

Uniform allowance

Gym discount

Employee assistance

Life & disability insurance

Dining discount 50% at O&B restaurants

RRSP matching

Referral program

Professional development

Job summary

Luma, part of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead and mentor culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen in Toronto. You will drive quality, consistency, and teamwork while upholding O&B values and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee operations, manage inventory, and partner with front-of-house to ensure exceptional dining experiences. This role requires weekend and holiday availability and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a high-pressure kitchen.
• Strong passion for food and culinary excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and bring Luma's vision and O&B's values to life in daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure guest experiences meet standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary excellence

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Luma, part of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead and mentor culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen in Toronto. You will drive quality, consistency, and teamwork while upholding O&B values and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee operations, manage inventory, and partner with front-of-house to ensure exceptional dining experiences. This role requires weekend and holiday availability and legal eligibility to work in Canada.