About the role
Kitchen Operations Manager / Chef de Cuisine – Frankie Solarik Holdings
📍 Toronto, ON.
Join the award-winning team behind BarChef Toronto, Prequel & Co. Apothecary, and Compton Ave. — leading culinary operations that merge artistry, innovation, and immersive dining.
Frankie Solarik Holdings, the creative force behind some of Toronto’s most acclaimed cocktail and dining experiences, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Manager / Chef de Cuisine to oversee and elevate kitchen performance across our venues.
This position blends culinary excellence, operational leadership, and creative collaboration within one of Canada’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of kitchen operations, mentoring teams and ensuring that every dish reflects the artistic and immersive vision that defines the BarChef brand.
Learn more about our venues and culinary philosophy at www.barchef.com.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate kitchen operations across multiple venues
- Develop, cost, and execute menus in collaboration with Chef Frankie Solarik and culinary leadership
- Manage ordering, par levels, supplier relations, and product consistency
- Lead and mentor kitchen teams to maintain creativity, discipline, and performance
- Collaborate with the bar and R&D departments to design integrated culinary and cocktail experiences
- Track and optimize labour, COGS, and inventory controls
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, cleanliness, and organization
- Contribute to seasonal menu launches, R&D projects, and off-site activations
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Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership (Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous, or equivalent)
- Strong background in **modernist, French-inspired, or fine-dining techniques**
- Proven ability to manage multiple venues and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong communication, cost control, and organizational skills
- Creative and collaborative mindset with attention to detail
- Food Handler Certification and HACCP knowledge preferred
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Creative collaboration with an award-winning culinary and beverage team
- Opportunities for growth across multiple high-profile venues
- Access to unique R&D and event-driven projects
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Join Frankie Solarik Holdings in redefining the boundaries of modern gastronomy and immersive dining.
📍 Based in Toronto – overseeing BarChef Toronto, Prequel & Co. Apothecary, and Compton Ave.
About BarChef
We strive to create an experience involving all the senses: a visceral and emotional journey of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. To the eye, BarChef is a dimly lit, intimate environment. Bottled cocktails line our shelves alongside jars containing over 5,000 oz of our bitters – ranging from cherry and vanilla to rosemary and lavender – aging and infusing for a minimum of three months. The bar is lined with fresh herbs and bottles of all the necessary components for our cocktail program. You'll hear the steady rhythm of our bartenders hand-chipping ice spheres and a nostalgic collection of music ranging from jazz to some more recent selections – all harmoniously paired with the sound of ice being shaken in tin. The scent of fresh herbs and spices lingers with the nostalgic, resonating aroma of our signature cocktail, the "Vanilla and Hickory Smoked Manhattan." The feeling of antique glassware in your hand accompanied by the taste of our original cocktails, all of which include our in-house made infusions, bitters and syrups. Our menu is divided into sections. Overture selections are composed for their approachable flavour profiles. Our Parfumerie page is a selection of cocktails based on a more classic, spirit-driven composition. And finally, our molecular program – Frankie Solarik's approach to a more progressive and contemporary cocktail experience, challenging what is possible with flavour, smell and texture.
Frankie Solarik along with his amazing team strive to provide guests with the ultimate cocktail experience.
About the role
Kitchen Operations Manager / Chef de Cuisine – Frankie Solarik Holdings
📍 Toronto, ON.
Join the award-winning team behind BarChef Toronto, Prequel & Co. Apothecary, and Compton Ave. — leading culinary operations that merge artistry, innovation, and immersive dining.
Frankie Solarik Holdings, the creative force behind some of Toronto’s most acclaimed cocktail and dining experiences, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Manager / Chef de Cuisine to oversee and elevate kitchen performance across our venues.
This position blends culinary excellence, operational leadership, and creative collaboration within one of Canada’s most forward-thinking hospitality groups. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of kitchen operations, mentoring teams and ensuring that every dish reflects the artistic and immersive vision that defines the BarChef brand.
Learn more about our venues and culinary philosophy at www.barchef.com.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate kitchen operations across multiple venues
- Develop, cost, and execute menus in collaboration with Chef Frankie Solarik and culinary leadership
- Manage ordering, par levels, supplier relations, and product consistency
- Lead and mentor kitchen teams to maintain creativity, discipline, and performance
- Collaborate with the bar and R&D departments to design integrated culinary and cocktail experiences
- Track and optimize labour, COGS, and inventory controls
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, cleanliness, and organization
- Contribute to seasonal menu launches, R&D projects, and off-site activations
____
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership (Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous, or equivalent)
- Strong background in **modernist, French-inspired, or fine-dining techniques**
- Proven ability to manage multiple venues and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong communication, cost control, and organizational skills
- Creative and collaborative mindset with attention to detail
- Food Handler Certification and HACCP knowledge preferred
____
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Creative collaboration with an award-winning culinary and beverage team
- Opportunities for growth across multiple high-profile venues
- Access to unique R&D and event-driven projects
____
Join Frankie Solarik Holdings in redefining the boundaries of modern gastronomy and immersive dining.
📍 Based in Toronto – overseeing BarChef Toronto, Prequel & Co. Apothecary, and Compton Ave.
About BarChef
We strive to create an experience involving all the senses: a visceral and emotional journey of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. To the eye, BarChef is a dimly lit, intimate environment. Bottled cocktails line our shelves alongside jars containing over 5,000 oz of our bitters – ranging from cherry and vanilla to rosemary and lavender – aging and infusing for a minimum of three months. The bar is lined with fresh herbs and bottles of all the necessary components for our cocktail program. You'll hear the steady rhythm of our bartenders hand-chipping ice spheres and a nostalgic collection of music ranging from jazz to some more recent selections – all harmoniously paired with the sound of ice being shaken in tin. The scent of fresh herbs and spices lingers with the nostalgic, resonating aroma of our signature cocktail, the "Vanilla and Hickory Smoked Manhattan." The feeling of antique glassware in your hand accompanied by the taste of our original cocktails, all of which include our in-house made infusions, bitters and syrups. Our menu is divided into sections. Overture selections are composed for their approachable flavour profiles. Our Parfumerie page is a selection of cocktails based on a more classic, spirit-driven composition. And finally, our molecular program – Frankie Solarik's approach to a more progressive and contemporary cocktail experience, challenging what is possible with flavour, smell and texture.
Frankie Solarik along with his amazing team strive to provide guests with the ultimate cocktail experience.