Sous Chef - The Rec Room Square One

Cineplex Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Discounted Food and Beverages on Shift

Job summary

Cineplex Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef for The Rec Room in Mississauga. You will lead the kitchen team, manage daily culinary operations, and ensure health and safety standards are met while aligning with brand guidelines.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, food safety certifications, and flexibility to work extended hours in a fast-paced, social venue. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Food Handler’s certificate.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling; ability to lead a team.
• Flexible schedule to work extended hours.
• Diploma in food services management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day culinary operations and ensure health and safety practices.
• Schedule culinary staff according to demand, trends, and budget.
• Order inventory and culinary supplies; receive and inspect deliveries.
• Maintain adherence to company policies and values.

Skills

Lead and direct a team

Food safety knowledge

Food handling & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food services management diploma (asset)

Tools

Smart Serve Certification

Food Handler’s certificate

Job description

What you will do: Sous Chef - The Rec Room

Our Sous Chefs are an integral part of the team who provide an exceptional dining experience to each and every guest. Sous Chefs have a range of responsibilities in the kitchen including strict adherence to health and safety guidelines, maintaining food stock levels throughout the day, and planning and directing the preparation of meals consistent with company standards. If you thrive in an energetic, fast-paced and social atmosphere, this may be the opportunity for you!

• Understand and effectively follow all Company values, policies, and procedures to protect and enhance the Brand and promote a positive company culture.
• Manage day-to-day culinary operations and ensure healthy and safe work practices.
• Support the scheduling of culinary staff in accordance with business demands, trends, and budget in a timely manner.
• When needed, order inventory and culinary supplies in accordance with stock levels and receive and inspect deliveries when they arrive.
• Other duties assigned as required.

Qualifications:

• You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• You have a valid Food Handler’s certificate.
• You have 2-5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• You have knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation and principles of safe food handling and demonstrated ability to lead and direct a team.
• You have schedule flexibility to work extended hours as required.
• A professional diploma or food services management is an asset but not required.
• Smart Serve Certification and being of legal age to serve alcohol in fully licensed venues is required for this role.

Additional Information:

As an employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Hours
• Discounted Food and Beverages on Shift
• Opportunities to grow & more!

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at [e-mail].

Use of AI

We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI. This position is a current vacancy and is being actively recruited to fill an existing role within the organization. While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage ($): $47,300 - $57,300CAD

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