Chef de Cuisine

Help Build the Next Chapter of Provisions Food Agency

We're looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join our leadership team as we prepare to open our new Provisions Culinary Studio.

At Provisions, we create food-driven experiences for some of Canada's leading brands, producing everything from intimate chef's table dinners and luxury weddings to large-scale corporate events. Our clients include some of the country's most recognized companies and luxury brands, and we're passionate about delivering restaurant-quality food with exceptional hospitality.

Working directly alongside Founder & Culinary Director, Kevin Castonguay, you'll lead our day-to-day kitchen operations, develop our team, build systems, and help shape the future of our culinary program.

If you're a passionate leader who enjoys building teams as much as creating exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional execution across all production and events. Manage, mentor, and inspire the back of house team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build and oversee production schedules, prep plans, staffing plans, and kitchen workflows. Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, organization, and presentation. Oversee purchasing, inventory, food cost, labour management, and waste reduction. Ensure recipes, production documentation, and kitchen systems remain accurate and up to date. Collaborate on menu development, recipe testing, seasonal offerings, and continuous culinary improvement. Lead kitchen operations during events and support the team wherever required. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. Play an active role in recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing future culinary talent.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership experience in fine dining, premium hospitality, luxury events, or high-volume kitchens. Proven experience leading and developing culinary teams. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Experience managing food cost, labour, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen budgets. Passion for building systems that improve consistency and efficiency. Calm, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. High standards for quality, cleanliness, and execution. Genuine passion for hospitality, mentorship, and continuous learning. Why Join Provisions?

Help shape one of Toronto's most exciting food-forward hospitality companies. Be part of the launch of our new Provisions Culinary Studio. Lead a growing team and help build the systems that will support our next stage of growth. Work on an incredible variety of premium corporate events, luxury weddings, private dining experiences, and brand activations. Collaborate directly with ownership and have a meaningful impact on the future of the company. Join a culture that values craftsmanship, creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

$75,000–$85,000 per year, based on experience. Health benefits. Paid vacation. Performance-based growth opportunities. Professional development and advancement within a rapidly growing company.