Sous Chef - Canteen

OLIVER & BONACINI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

O&B Canteen, located in Toronto’s Entertainment District, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a demanding kitchen environment, showcasing leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to inspire a team. Join a leading hospitality company that values integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Gratuity sharing

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Group Life & Disability Insurance

Monthly dining allowance

50% Dining Discount

RRSP Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ year previous Sous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members.
• Monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Integrity

Job description

O&B Canteen is a bright and casual restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at TIFF Lightbox.Together with quick, cheerful service, our casual marketplace atmosphere makes Canteen the perfect destination, morning, noon and night.

What's in it for you?

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, foodF halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

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:

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
• Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ year withprevious Sous Chefexperience 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

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **