Sous Chef - Luma

About the role

Luma is a contemporary restaurant within Oliver & Bonacini, serving a menu centred on seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced seafood, premium meats and fresh local produce. The Sous Chef is hands-on with cooking and manages a team of cooks, overseeing daily kitchen operations, recruitment, training and development. The position is full-time, currently open, and pays $52,000-$56,000.

Key responsibilities

• Lead by example and bring Luma's vision and O&B's values to life, creating an inspiring, professional and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality and impeccable cleanliness.
• Work closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to keep communication seamless and guest experiences exceptional.
• Manage inventory, ordering and receiving to ensure accuracy, cost control and product quality.
• Foster a team culture that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity and a love of food and hospitality.
• Support team development through recruitment, training, performance management and ongoing coaching.
• Resolve conflicts and problems constructively, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment.
• Hands-on cook who leads by example and motivates others.
• Strong leadership, team-building and interpersonal skills, with excellent communication at all levels.
• Attention to detail, drive, initiative and ability to work in a performance-based culture.
• Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer

• Shared gratuities and paid vacation, sick and personal days.
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage.
• Dining and uniform allowances, discounted gym membership and access to an employee assistance program.
• Group life and disability insurance, RRSP matching and a professional development fund.
• Employee referral program and 50% dining discount at O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests.