Sous Chef - Offsite Catering

About the role

Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef for its offsite catering operation in Toronto. As Sous Chef you stand beside the Chef de Cuisine, helping lead the kitchen, mentoring junior cooks and making sure every dish leaving the pass meets the high standards the company is known for.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate the vision to all team members, reinforce the company values daily and inspire the team with a vision for the venue's future
• Monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness consistently
• Build and maintain relationships with team members and front-of-house management
• Follow proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
• Create a culture focused on the enjoyment of food and cooking, with integrity and business ethics
• Lead recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management and coaching
• Use conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment
• Passion for food and culinary excellence, high level of integrity and discipline
• Strong team leadership, interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail, initiative and ability to perform in a performance-based culture
• Hands-on approach, motivated by setting an example
• Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

What we offer

• Paid vacation, sick and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Dining and clothing allowances, discounted gym membership and group life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program, RRSP matching and professional development fund
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests