Sous Chef, Events - Oliver & Bonacini

Oliver & Bonacini•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$50,000 - CA$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Oliver & Bonacini team as a Sous Chef, where your culinary expertise, leadership, and attention to detail will help create exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team, you will play an important role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, leading the culinary team, and ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation meet O&B standards. You will be responsible for supporting menu execution, coordinating food preparation and service, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are consistently followed. We are looking for an experienced culinary professional who is passionate about food and hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and takes pride in developing others and delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or in a similar culinary leadership role within a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen environment.
Genuine passion for food, creativity, hospitality, and culinary excellence.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining composure, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation, and kitchen operations.
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to food quality, consistency, presentation, and timing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, Front of House, and Events teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing event requirements and operational priorities.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a hands-on leadership approach.
Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and proper food handling procedures.
Must have flexibility and availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event schedules based on the needs of the business.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in event catering, banquet operations, or high-volume service is considered an asset.
Valid Food Handler Certification required or preferred, depending on location requirements.
Energized by a performance-driven environment with a focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Communicates the culinary vision and event expectations clearly and consistently, inspiring the team through strong leadership, professionalism, and a passion for hospitality.
Embodies and reinforces Oliver & Bonacini values in all aspects of event operations, setting a high standard for culinary excellence, teamwork, and guest service.
Supports the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team in overseeing all aspects of event kitchen operations, ensuring events are executed smoothly, efficiently, and according to specifications.
Oversees food preparation, cooking, plating, and service for events, ensuring all dishes meet O&B standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and timing.
Actively monitors kitchen performance, food quality, cleanliness, organization, and food safety throughout event preparation and service.
Leads and supports the culinary team during events, clearly communicating responsibilities, priorities, timelines, and service expectations.
Works closely with the Front of House and Events teams to ensure effective communication and seamless event execution.
Adapts to changing event requirements, guest needs, last-minute requests, and operational challenges while maintaining a high level of service and professionalism.
Oversees proper inventory management, ordering, receiving, storage, and organization of food products and supplies to support event execution and cost control.
Ensures proper food handling, storage, labelling, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures are consistently followed.
Supports the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of culinary team members, helping build a skilled and engaged event kitchen team.
Provides ongoing feedback and coaching to team members and addresses performance or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Fosters a positive, collaborative, and respectful working environment between the culinary team, Front of House, Events, and other operational teams.
Demonstrates strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, particularly in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of event operations.
Creates and supports a culture centered around the enjoyment, creativity, and craft of cooking while encouraging the team to take pride in their work.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism while acting as an ambassador for the restaurant and the Oliver & Bonacini brand.
Supports event setup, service, breakdown, and post-event kitchen procedures as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the success of the events, team, and business.

Benefits

Shared gratuities
Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
Discounted gym membership
Access to our employee assistance program
Group life and disability insurance
50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
RRSP matching
Employee referral program
Professional development fund