Job Description

Company Description
The Well sets the stage for meaningful experiences that draw people from down the street and across the globe to eat, shop, work, live and play in Toronto. Vibrant community spaces host a diverse collection of curated experiences, events and programming designed to spark discovery and ignite a sense of community. The Oliver & Bonacini Events team provides full-service catering and event management services for corporate entertaining, galas and fundraisers, social events, weddings, receptions and business breakfast/luncheons. The Sous Chef, Commissary is accountable for supporting the preparation and execution of high quality menus.


Our Sous Chefs have a proven record of accomplishment 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.

• Prepare appropriate recipes & ensure that all required supplies, resources and materials are purchased, ordered and available when needed
• Perform all types of high volume food production and preparation duties
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Follows production sheets and production lists, perform various inventory, receiving and quality control tasks, consistently monitoring kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Build and maintain relationships with team members and front of house management alike, reinforcing the O&B values daily
• Work with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure fiscal responsibility for food and labour costs
• Assist with recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as scheduling, performance management and employee coaching
• Maintain excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services.
• Assist with staff briefings and meetings
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote O&B’s Catering services
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience as a Sous Chef with extensive culinary training and proven depth and breadth of food knowledge and trends
• Proven effective supervisory skills, knowledge of food preparation, food costing and quality control procedures
• Prior work experience in a high volume production setting with experience in kitchen management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees, and work closely with clients.
• Proficient in performing many tasks simultaneously while at the same time making sure all details are properly addressed in those tasks
• A dedication to understanding & exceeding customer expectations. A high energy level or sense of urgency in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Strong business acumen; organized and methodical team-oriented worker
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Additional Information
** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **