Sous Chef - Canoe

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation/sick/personal days

Dining allowance/Clothing allowance

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance program

Group life and disability insurance

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Career opportunities within O&B

Job summary

Canoe, part of the Oliver & Bonacini family, is seeking a Sous Chef in Toronto. You will lead hands-on kitchen operations, recruit and train cooks, and uphold high standards of quality and guest experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to culinary excellence, with extensive benefits and opportunities within O&B's renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a similar setting.
• Passion for food and culinary excellence.
• High level of integrity and discipline.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Excellent communication across all levels.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and drive Canoe’s vision and O&B values in daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring consistency, quality and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, ordering and receiving for cost control and quality.
• Foster a culture of craftsmanship, creativity, and teamwork.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of the team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity as a role model for staff.
• Resolve conflicts to maintain a positive kitchen environment.
• Perform other duties to support kitchen and restaurant operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Relationship building

Integrity

Conflict resolution

Guest experience focus

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 54,000 - CAD 58,000 - yearly

Company Description

Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian.

What's in it for you?

• Shared gratuities
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
• Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Group life and disability insurance
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• RRSP matching
• Employee referral program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams.

The day to day:

• Lead by example and bring Canoe’s vision and O&B’s values to life every day—creating an inspiring, professional, and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Actively oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and impeccable cleanliness.
• Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to maintain seamless communication and exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving procedures to ensure accuracy, cost control, and product quality.
• Foster a team culture that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and a genuine love of food and hospitality.
• Support all aspects of team development including recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing coaching.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and integrity in every interaction—serving as a role model to all team members.
• Utilize effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to maintain a positive, solutions-focused environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of kitchen and restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment
• Passion for food & culinary excellence
• High level of integrity
• Discipline and vision
• Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
• Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail
• Drive and takes initiative
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Performs well in a performance based culture
• Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example
• Available weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

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