Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams.
The day to day:
- Lead by example and bring Canoe’s vision and O&B’s values to life every day—creating an inspiring, professional, and inclusive kitchen culture.
- Actively oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and impeccable cleanliness.
- Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to maintain seamless communication and exceptional guest experiences.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving procedures to ensure accuracy, cost control, and product quality.
- Foster a team culture that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and a genuine love of food and hospitality.
- Support all aspects of team development including recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing coaching.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and integrity in every interaction—serving as a role model to all team members.
- Utilize effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to maintain a positive, solutions-focused environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of kitchen and restaurant operations.
- Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment
- Passion for food & culinary excellence
- High level of integrity
- Discipline and vision
- Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
- Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail
- Drive and takes initiative
- Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization
- Performs well in a performance based culture
- Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example
- Available weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
This is a current vacancy
Salary: $54,000 - $58,000
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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.