Senior Events Chef de Partie — Lead High-Volume Kitchens

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym membership

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to lead high-volume event kitchens, delivering flawless execution and premium quality across plated, buffet, and reception formats.

You will mentor cooks, supervise prep and service, ensure consistent presentation, uphold HACCP and safety standards, and collaborate with Sous Chefs, Pastry, Garde Manger, and Stewarding to meet demanding guest expectations, while maintaining calm leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of professional cooking experience.
• 3–5 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Experience with high-volume events (50–1000+ guests).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Food safety knowledge and HACCP compliance.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of large-scale events menus.
• Lead cooks and temporary staff during prep and service.
• Ensure consistency in presentation and flavour.
• Coordinate with Sous Chefs, Pastry, Garde Manger, and Stewarding.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Respond to last-minute changes and VIP requests.
• Maintain kitchen discipline and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Organizational skills

Quality control

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to lead high-volume event kitchens, delivering flawless execution and premium quality across plated, buffet, and reception formats.

You will mentor cooks, supervise prep and service, ensure consistent presentation, uphold HACCP and safety standards, and collaborate with Sous Chefs, Pastry, Garde Manger, and Stewarding to meet demanding guest expectations, while maintaining calm leadership under pressure.