Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Leadership

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Toronto is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and support kitchen operations, supervise cooks and food-service staff, and ensure production standards and safety compliance are met.

You will cook per approved recipes, manage inventory and orders, interact with customers, and help coordinate banquet and catering functions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. A FoodSafe Level 1 certification and post-secondary culinary education are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervise hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Store food in designated areas following all procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and keep work area clean.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Explain daily menu items accurately to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption and waste.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Food Safety Level 1

Banquet & catering

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Compass Group Canada in Toronto is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and support kitchen operations, supervise cooks and food-service staff, and ensure production standards and safety compliance are met.

You will cook per approved recipes, manage inventory and orders, interact with customers, and help coordinate banquet and catering functions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. A FoodSafe Level 1 certification and post-secondary culinary education are required.