Senior Sous Chef | Madrina Bar y Tapas

The Distillery Restaurants Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef at Madrina Bar y Tapas, where you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to create innovative Spanish cuisine. This role offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a chance to be part of a passionate culinary team focused on excellence and hospitality.

Benefits

Medical, drug, and dental benefits

$50 cell phone allowance

Management dining program

Monthly contests with cash prizes

Educational trips to food producers

Recognition prizes for outstanding work

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of quality cooking experience with progressive growth.
• At least three years as a Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of Spanish cuisine is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Support HR functions including recruitment and training.
• Inspire team with a compelling vision for Madrina's future.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Passion for Hospitality

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

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Madrina Bar y Tapas and The Distillery Restaurants Corp., creators of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, and Distillery Events, are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Sous Chef to work closely with our Executive Chef in leading our team with passion and a love of Spanish cuisine. The ideal candidate is not only an exceptional chef but also a great teacher and mentor with a strong growth mindset. They understand that exceptional food is at the heart of hospitality and serve as an ambassador to Toronto's unique food and beverage culture.

Madrina Bar y Tapas is an award-winning Spanish restaurant recognized in the Michelin Guide. We focus on seasonal products and authentic ingredients from Spain to re-imagine a menu that marries innovation and fun with Spanish classics. Our team brings hospitality expertise from hotels and fine dining restaurants across Canada, Spain, and worldwide.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

What you'll experience with The DRC:

1. FAIR COMPENSATION: $76,000 annual salary
2. Medical, drug, and dental benefits
3. $50 cell phone allowance and a management dining program
4. CAREER GROWTH: Learn under the guidance of the DRC’s talented Executive Chef team and Chef Tim Miles, our Director of Culinary
5. CONTESTS: Monthly Greatest Dish Challenge with cash prizes, offering opportunities to challenge yourself and receive feedback from DRC Executive Chefs
6. TRIPS: Visits to artisan food producers, farms, and suppliers to educate and inspire
7. GOLDEN TICKETS: Recognition prizes for outstanding work ethic

What you’ll be doing:

1. Communicate Madrina’s vision to all team members, lead by example, and reinforce the DRC’s mission and priorities daily; inspire the team with a compelling vision for the future
2. Bring fresh ideas for process improvement, menu development, and innovation to the Executive Chef and team
3. Monitor kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, safety, and best practices
4. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with fellow chefs and Front of House management
5. Support ordering, receiving, maintaining product levels, FIFO rotation, and safe storage
6. Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
7. Support HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and scheduling
8. Create a culture centered on a healthy, happy employee experience and a passion for hospitality and food
9. Demonstrate personal integrity in leadership decisions
10. Conduct recruitment, training, performance management, and employee coaching
11. Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

1. EXPERIENCE: 5-10 years of quality cooking experience with progressive growth in high-volume environments; at least three years as a Sous Chef
2. Formal education or equivalent experience; culinary degree/diploma preferred; knowledge of Spanish cuisine is an asset
3. A GROWTH MINDSET: Open to learning, coaching, and career development
4. PASSION: Genuine enthusiasm for the industry, cooking, and hospitality
5. SOLUTIONS: Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to improve performance
6. LEADERSHIP: Excellent leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.