Sous Chef

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy. Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef. Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Sous Chefs, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensure all deadlines are met based on production orders. Supervise hourly food service associates. This includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate. Store food in designated areas following all corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures. Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures. Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements. Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor. Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain thee to associates and customers. Keep up with peak production and service hours. Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or products are low. Role Think you have what it takes to be one of our Sous Chefs? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role: Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment. FoodSafe Level 1 Certification. Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies. Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates. Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). What’s in it for you? Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together! Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in preparing food and coordinating the activities of food-service associates. They are responsible for supervising staff, maintaining strict sanitation standards, and managing inventory and production deadlines.

Candidates need four years of culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment and a FoodSafe Level 1 Certification. Post-secondary education in culinary studies and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.

• Group Benefits • Employer RRSP Contributions • Discretionary Bonus • Incentive Programs • Health Care Coverage • Vision Care Coverage • Dental Care Coverage • Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative • Employment Assistance Program

• Customer servicePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred

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• Culinary Supervision
• Food Preparation
• Staff Scheduling
• Payroll Management
• Food Safety
• Sanitation Procedures
• Portion Control
• Inventory Monitoring
• Customer Service
• Banquet and Catering
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Leadership
• Waste Tracking
• Production Planning
• Communication

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level