Sous Chef - The Dorset

Job summary

The Sous Chef manages kitchen operations, oversees cleanliness, and mentors junior cooks to ensure high-quality food production. They are responsible for inventory management, recipe creation, and maintaining positive relationships with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Job details

Company Description Located at The Well, The Dorset brings elevated British cooking and cocktails to Toronto’s King West neighbourhood. Inspired by Executive Chef Ryan Lister’s southwest English roots, The Dorset will feature both a buzzing main floor bar and proper streetside patio, as well as a refined upstairs dining room for a premium à la carte experience. Alongside exceptional contemporary U.K. fare, The Dorset's high-end bar program will serve superior gin cocktails, fine Scotch, seasonally inspired craft ales and recognizable French wines. We enthusiastically welcome seasoned, energetic and passionate individuals to apply to join our team today!What's in it for you?Paid vacation, sick, and personal daysGratuity sharingHealth, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health CoverageDiscounted gym membership and Employee Assistance ProgramGroup Life & Disability InsuranceManagement Uniform/ Clothing ReimbursementMonthly dining allowance for all O&B locations50% Dining Discount for all O&B locationsRRSP MatchingTuition ReimbursementO&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, foodhalls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, and QuebecJob DescriptionOur Sous Chefs are seasoned cooks which have gained considerable experience working in fine dining kitchens. They are very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. The Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, work independently as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef. Their attention to detail is monumental, able to mentor junior cooks and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.The Day to Day:You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the teamYou have a strong background in cooking and recipe creation, you also love to keep learning and welcome feedbackYou consistently contribute and inspire your team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.You easily build and maintain relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs from across the company as well as foster a positive experience with the FOH teams.You are in constant communication with your teams about upcoming menus and events; you are an ordering/inventory wizard.You embody leadership and are passionate about assisting with training and the coaching of your fellow cooks and Co-op students.You demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant. We love when you post pictures of your dishes!You are well skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving skills.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurantCulinary diploma/degree is an assetYou’re well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skillsAble to spend 100% of the time standingYou’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the (optional) education opportunities we offerAdditional Information** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **AI Disclosure To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.Accessibility & Accommodation Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best. Compensation: CAD 52000 - CAD 58000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Sous Chef manages kitchen operations, oversees cleanliness, and mentors junior cooks to ensure high-quality food production. They are responsible for inventory management, recipe creation, and maintaining positive relationships with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Requirements

Candidates need 2-3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced, high-performing restaurant and professional knife handling skills. A culinary diploma or degree is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Gratuity Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• Dining Discount
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fine Dining Cooking
• Recipe Creation
• Kitchen Operations
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Solving
• Knife Handling Skills
• Staff Training
• Ordering
• Communication

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

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