sous-chef

Pigeon Cafe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pigeon Cafe in Toronto is seeking a reliable, experienced Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead to take charge of the BOH team, ensuring smooth shifts, consistent prep, and high standards. You will supervise, train, and support staff, collaborate with Head Chef and management, and uphold food safety and cleanliness throughout each service.

The role is hands-on, requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to stay calm during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BOH team during each shift and ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Ensure proper prep and that the kitchen is ready for service.
• Maintain clear communication between kitchen, Head Chef, FOH, and management.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering when needed.
• Support and train kitchen staff and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title posted on indeed.com - Sous Chef

We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and hands-on Sous Chef/ Kitchen Lead to take the lead in our kitchen and help ensure that each shift runs smoothly. This role is about leading the BOH team, keeping everyone organized, making sure communication is clear, and ensuring that all kitchen tasks are completed properly and on time. The Head Cook will work closely with the Head Chef and management team to maintain food quality, food safety, cleanliness, preparation standards, and a positive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the kitchen and provide direction to the BOH team during each shift.
• Make sure everyone knows their responsibilities and that tasks are being completed.
• Ensure all prep is completed and the kitchen is properly prepared for service.
• Keep communication clear between the kitchen team, Head Chef, FOH, and management.
• Make sure orders are prepared correctly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, cleaning, and food-handling procedures are followed.
• Make sure the kitchen stays clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered or restocked.
• Help reduce food waste and maintain proper portion control.
• Support and train kitchen staff when needed.
• Lead by example and help create a respectful, positive, and productive kitchen environment.
• Address issues as they arise and communicate them to the Head Chef or management.
• Work directly with the Head Chef to ensure recipes, procedures, and kitchen standards are being followed.
• Step in and assist with cooking and preparation wherever needed.
• Make sure opening, closing, cleaning, prep, and other daily kitchen responsibilities are completed.

What We're Looking For

• Has previous experience leading or supervising a kitchen team.
• Is organized, dependable, and able to stay calm during busy service.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Is comfortable giving direction and holding the team accountable.
• Understands proper food preparation and kitchen procedures.
• Takes food safety, cleanliness, and organization seriously.
• Can identify problems and take action to resolve them.
• Works well with the Head Chef, FOH, and management.
• Is willing to be hands-on and help wherever needed.
• Takes pride in making sure the kitchen is running properly from start to finish.

The Role

The Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead is the go-to leader in the kitchen during service. Your job is to make sure the team is organized, communication is strong, prep is done, food is being prepared properly, standards are being followed, and the kitchen is running efficiently. You will work with the Head Chef and not replace the Head Chef to make sure the BOH team is supported and the kitchen operates at a high standard every day.

Job details

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

• Location Toronto , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 20.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source indeed.com #10226577237

• Toronto, ON