Sous Chef - Parcheggio

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is looking for a skilled Sous Chef for their dynamic restaurant, Parcheggio. This role focuses on high-quality Italian cooking, mentoring junior cooks, and maintaining kitchen operations. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for continuous learning in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Gratuity sharing

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Group life & disability insurance

Management uniform reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance

50% dining discount for employees and guests

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Full availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Organize kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Mentor junior cooks and ensure smooth communication with teams.
• Assist in training and coaching fellow staff members.

Skills

Cooking

Recipe Creation

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Knife Handling

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Company Description

Parcheggiois a dynamic and confident neighbourhood restaurant,featuringa stylishinterior, warm and energeticservice, andsimpleand creative Italian cooking. With a focus on classic red sauce fare, Parcheggio offers a mouthwateringrangeof fresh handmade pastas, antipasti,steaks, chopsand seafood.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Gratuity sharing
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations
• 50% dining discount for all O&B for you and up to 3 guests
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

Our Sous Chefs are seasoned cooks which have gained considerable experience working in fine dining kitchens. They are very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. The Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, work independently as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef. Their attention to detail is monumental, able to mentor junior cooks and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

The Day to Day:

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team
• You have a strong background in cooking and recipe creation, you also love to keep learning and welcome feedback
• You consistently contribute and inspire your team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• You easily build and maintain relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs from across the company as well as foster a positive experience with the FOH teams.
• You are in constant communication with your teams about upcoming menus and events; you are an ordering/ inventory wizard.
• You embody leadership and are passionate about assisting with training and the coaching of your fellow cooks and Co-op students.
• You demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant. We love when you post pictures of your dishes!
• You are well skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• You’re well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• You’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the education opportunities we offer
• Full availability: Evening, Weekends, and Holidays as necessary

Additional Information

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

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