Sous Chef

La Palma; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate hospitality company as a Sous Chef in downtown Toronto, where you'll lead a dedicated team to create memorable dining experiences. This exciting role emphasizes quality cooking from scratch, team mentorship, and collaboration on menu innovation. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values growth and work-life balance, along with competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits. If you're eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in the culinary world!

Benefits

Comprehensive health & wellness benefits

Career growth through training

Staff discounts at all restaurants

Commuter support for TTC/Presto expenses

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality cooking.
• Ability to manage food costs and train a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cooks in executing a fresh, local ingredient-driven food program.
• Collaborate with culinary leaders on menu development and innovation.

Skills

Food cost management

Labor management

Inventory control

Waste control

Team training and mentoring

High-volume service management

Exceptional communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at La Palma. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate hospitality company dedicated to providing memorable dining experiences in downtown Toronto.

Our ideal candidates must have a passion for cooking quality dishes from scratch and take pride in leading our team of cooks in executing our fresh, local ingredient-driven food program.

What You Bring:

• An experienced Sous Chef who leads by example and takes pride in your craft
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and waste control
• Experience in training, mentoring, and leading a team of cooks
• A calm and confident approach to high-volume service, leading with grace and adaptability
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for fostering a positive team culture
• A collaborative mindset—ready to work with our culinary leaders on menu development and innovation

What We Offer:

• A supportive, growth-focused team culture with work-life balance
• Competitive salary + fair & balanced tip pooling
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits, including dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and a health spending account
• Career growth through training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• Staff discounts at all eight restaurants in our hospitality group
• Commuter support: We cover 50% of your TTC/Presto expenses from day one

Meet Our Culinary Team

Chef & Owner Craig Harding – @chefcraigharding

Chef de Cuisine Christina Khan – @hotsaucemammiii

Executive Chef Julian D'Ippolito – @jdippolito

Check out our space: @lapalmato

Apply Now!

• We value skill, passion, and attitude over a perfect resume. If you’re eager to learn and grow with us, we’re happy to provide training and mentorship. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

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