Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonuses or incentive programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and coordinate cooks and food-service staff in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure recipe accuracy, maintain quality and safety standards, and manage production deadlines.

The role requires four years of supervisory culinary experience, FoodSafe Level 1, and post-secondary culinary education. Strong teamwork, communication, and MS Office skills are essential, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• 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.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly food service associates. This includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Store food in designated areas following all corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary culinary education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and coordinate cooks and food-service staff in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure recipe accuracy, maintain quality and safety standards, and manage production deadlines.

The role requires four years of supervisory culinary experience, FoodSafe Level 1, and post-secondary culinary education. Strong teamwork, communication, and MS Office skills are essential, with opportunities for career growth.