About the role
BarChef is internationally recognized for its innovative and experiential approach to cocktails, combining culinary artistry with world-class mixology. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, we are a destination for sensory-forward drinking and dining, offering curated cocktails, avant-garde tasting menus, and an immersive atmosphere.
We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a creative team in a kitchen where food and cocktails are elevated into performance and art.
Responsibilities
- Execute mise en place and service prep with precision and consistency
- Cook and plate dishes during service according to BarChef's standards and style
- Work with cocktail ingredients such as house-made bitters, infusions, and syrups to complement the bar program
- Engage with modernist techniques and tools including dry ice, liquid nitrogen, fluid gels, -foams, airs, and sherbets
- Support the development of new menu items and contribute to the creative process
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow food safety protocols and uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
- Collaborate with the bar and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
- Adapt to the pace and rhythm of a fast-moving, high-performance environment
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years experience in a professional kitchen (fine dining or cocktail bar experience is a plus)
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with modern cooking techniques
- Interest in progressive cuisine and sensory-forward experiences
- Comfortable working with experimental and molecular gastronomy tools and ingredients
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings and weekends
- Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
- A desire to learn, grow, and contribute creatively to a collaborative environment
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inspiring work environment
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge culinary techniques and cocktail-focused cuisine
- Opportunities for growth and creative input
- Staff education on culinary techniques, cocktail development, and multisensory experiences
- Discounts on food and beverage
- A chance to be part of one of Toronto’s most iconic and forward-thinking hospitality venues
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
BarChef is internationally recognized for its innovative and experiential approach to cocktails, combining culinary artistry with world-class mixology. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, we are a destination for sensory-forward drinking and dining, offering curated cocktails, avant-garde tasting menus, and an immersive atmosphere.
We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a creative team in a kitchen where food and cocktails are elevated into performance and art.
Responsibilities
- Execute mise en place and service prep with precision and consistency
- Cook and plate dishes during service according to BarChef's standards and style
- Work with cocktail ingredients such as house-made bitters, infusions, and syrups to complement the bar program
- Engage with modernist techniques and tools including dry ice, liquid nitrogen, fluid gels, -foams, airs, and sherbets
- Support the development of new menu items and contribute to the creative process
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow food safety protocols and uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
- Collaborate with the bar and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
- Adapt to the pace and rhythm of a fast-moving, high-performance environment
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years experience in a professional kitchen (fine dining or cocktail bar experience is a plus)
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with modern cooking techniques
- Interest in progressive cuisine and sensory-forward experiences
- Comfortable working with experimental and molecular gastronomy tools and ingredients
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings and weekends
- Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
- A desire to learn, grow, and contribute creatively to a collaborative environment
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inspiring work environment
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge culinary techniques and cocktail-focused cuisine
- Opportunities for growth and creative input
- Staff education on culinary techniques, cocktail development, and multisensory experiences
- Discounts on food and beverage
- A chance to be part of one of Toronto’s most iconic and forward-thinking hospitality venues
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.