Oliver & Bonacini

Hospitality

SousChef

CA$50–60k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sous Chef at Oliver & Bonacini. Skills: Back-of-house operations, Team leadership, Culinary execution. Collaborate with clients. Design seasonal menus”

Industry & Context.

Hospitality
Eligibility Requirements

Available weekends, Available evenings, Available holidays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous Sous Chef experience, Chef de Cuisine experience, Experience in demanding environment, Experience in recruiting, Experience in training, Experience in development, Experience in management of cooks, Legally eligible to work in Canada

Nice to Have

Experience in similar environment

What You'll Do.

Collaborate with clients

Design seasonal menus

Design balanced menus

Design cost-effective menus

Execute client menu tastings

Lead back-of-house operations

Ensure smooth service

Ensure clean execution

Ensure organized execution

Write production sheets

Manage quality control

Ensure supplies are ordered

Ensure ingredients are ordered

Ensure resources are ordered

Maintain food quality standards

Maintain presentation standards

Maintain safety standards

Schedule team members

Provide clear direction

Provide ongoing coaching

Work with FOH managers

Work with service teams

Ensure smooth coordination

Ensure exceptional guest experience

Ensure fiscal responsibility

Foster collaboration culture

Foster service excellence culture

Lead kitchen team briefings

Lead event-specific service meetings

Represent O&B culinary brand

Maintain clean kitchen

Maintain organized kitchen

Maintain compliant kitchen

Perform related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

FOH managers; Service teams; Kitchen team

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Team briefings

Full Job Description

Initially opened in 1930 as “Eaton’s Seventh Floor,” French architect Jacques Carlu designed the Carlu. Now recognized as one of Toronto’s best examples of Art Moderne architecture, The Carlu has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada and has played host to royalty on several occasions. As the preferred space for high profile social fetes, conventions, and corporate celebrations. In 2003, the space at 444 Yonge St. in College Park reopened as “The Carlu” event venue after an extensive restoration. What's in it for you? * Shared gratuities * Paid vacation, sick, and personal day * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage * 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 * Professional development fund * Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await! Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams. The day to day: * Collaborate with clients and the Chef de Cuisine to design seasonal, balanced, and cost-effective menus tailored to weddings, galas, corporate events, and more * Execute client menu tastings with professionalism and attention to detail * Lead all back-of-house operations for events, ensuring timely prep, smooth service, and clean, organized execution from start to finish * Write production sheets and prep lists; manage inventory, receiving, and quality control * Ensure all necessary supplies, ingredients, and resources are ordered and available in advance * Maintain the highest standards of food quality, present

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