sous-chef

Vittoria Trattoria; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Ottawa is looking for a full-time chef responsible for managing kitchen operations. This role involves supervising staff, estimating food costs, and maintaining food quality standards. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and must be authorized to work in Canada. The position offers an hourly wage between CAD 24 to 27, with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise a team of more than 20 people.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals for special guests.

Skills

Supervising kitchen staff

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Cost estimation

Job description

Job details

• Salary 24.00 to 27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3447389

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Restaurant and food service

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Sous-chef
• Pastry chef
• Garde-manger chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Cook

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Cook (general)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-18

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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