Sous Chef - Queen's Cross Food Hall (Eaton Centre)

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation

Dining allowance

Gym membership discount

Employee assistance

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Referral program

Dining discount for guests

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini at Toronto Eaton Centre is seeking a Sous Chef for Queen's Cross Food Hall. You will lead a busy kitchen, mentor cooks, and ensure exceptional menu execution across 16 stalls.

We require 2–3 years in a fast-paced restaurant, a culinary diploma is an asset, strong knife skills, and availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Salary CAD 55,000–65,000 yearly; contract role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing.
• Available weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team.
• Lead kitchen operations and ensure consistent recipe execution.
• Monitor cleanliness and food prep to maintain quality standards.
• Foster positive relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs across the company.
• Communicate upcoming menus and events; manage ordering and inventory.
• Lead and train junior cooks and Co-op students; mentor others.
• Promote the restaurant through quality dishes and professional conduct.
• Resolve conflicts and solve problems quickly and fairly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Recipe creation

Knife skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Sous Chef - Queen's Cross Food Hall (Eaton Centre)

• Contract
• Compensation: CAD 55,000 - CAD 65,000 - yearly

A sprawling new food hall located at Toronto Eaton Center,explore 16 chef-driven food stalls, including a vibrant café and bar, and a rotating selection of local pop-ups offering a taste of Toronto’s diverse culinary scene.

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!

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to your Chef and collaborating closely with the rest of the restaurant team. You take pride in your section and contribute to the culinary teams productively and exceptional menu execution. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures and be first on the list for internal opportunities. You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic ownership to your dishes each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while assisting the FOH team to create a rave worthy guest experience!

THE DAY TO DAY:

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team
• You have a strong back ground 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.

• 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
• Available weekends, evening, and holidays as needed
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

This is an existing role with a current vacancy

Salary range: $55,000- $65,000

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