Toronto, On Catering sous chef Jobs – 44 Openings This Week

Executive Chef
York University Student Centre Inc. —North York, ON
- $70,000–$80,000 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
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5d
Chef / Sous Chef
Stellar Personnel —Toronto, ON
- $25–$28 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
Sous Chef
University of Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $83,560–$139,264 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Cooking
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Sous Chef - Production, Catering
Oliver & Bonacini Events —Toronto, ON
- $60,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Quality Control
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Sous Chef
City of Mississauga —Mississauga, ON
- $70,807–$94,410 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
6d
Chef de Partie (Seasonal)
Credit Valley Golf and Country Club —Mississauga, ON
- $20.50–$21.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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12d
Corporate Chef
GRETA Arcade Bar YEG —Toronto, ON
- $80,000–$95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Inventory management
- Cooking
- Store discount
- Dental care
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1st Cook
The Mississaugua Golf & Country Club —Mississauga, ON
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Restaurant experience
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Cook
Stellar Personnel —Toronto, ON
- $18–$25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Cooking
- Hotel
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Catering Sous Chef
Dexterra Group —Mississauga, ON
- $25–$28 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
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First Cook
CLS Catering Services Ltd. —Mississauga, ON
- $23.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Cooking
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
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18h
Second Cook
Dexterra Group —Markham, ON
- $20–$21 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Cooking
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Senior Sous Chef
Summerhill Market —Toronto, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
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2d
Sous Chef
Compass Group Canada Ltd —Toronto, ON
- $55,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Markham, ON
- $82,000–$106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
Plant Manager/Commissary Operations Manager
Summerhill Market —Toronto, ON
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
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13d
Multi Unit Sous Chef
Compass Group Canada Ltd —Mississauga, ON
- $60,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Sous Chef - The Dorset
The Dorset —Toronto, ON
- $52,000–$58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- English
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Executive Sous Chef
Gate Group —Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Writing skills
- English
Sous Chef
Summerhill Market —Toronto, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Heavy lifting
- Inventory management
- Dental care
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Executive Chef

York University Student Centre Inc. -
North York, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$70,000–$80,000 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Serving
CPR Certification
Red Seal
Food Handler Certification
DEC
First Aid Certification
Budgeting
Associate's degree
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills

Full job description

JOB POSTING: Executive Chef
Location: York Univerity Student Centre (YUSC), York University – Keele Campus
Department: Food Services
Reports To: General Manager / Executive Director
Job Type: Full-Time

JOB STATEMENT:

The Executive Chef is a key leader within the Food Services department at the York University Student Centre (YUSC), responsible for the overall culinary direction and management of Break Room, Break Café, and Cedarstone Catering. This role ensures that all food services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service, while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Reporting to the General Manager and working in close collaboration with the Sous Chef, Catering Manager, Break Room Manager and Break Café Manager, the Executive Chef leads all kitchen operations, including menu development, staff supervision, budget oversight, and event execution. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, creativity, and a commitment to aligning culinary operations with YUSC’s mission of serving a diverse and dynamic student community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Culinary Operations & Menu Development

Oversee and guide daily kitchen operations including restaurant, café and catering.
Maintain food quality, consistency, and adherence to recipes and specifications.
Lead the creation and costing of menus for all outlets, including seasonal, themed, and dietary-inclusive options.
Develop and implement kitchen SOPs, portion controls, and costing systems to ensure efficiency.
Collaborate with the General Manager to improve systems and promote innovation in kitchen practices.

B. Team Leadership & Human Resources

Hire, train, schedule, and mentor all kitchen staff including sous chef, cooks, and dishwashers.
Conduct regular performance reviews and implement staff development plans.
Promote a positive and inclusive kitchen culture with a focus on teamwork and high performance.
Monitor and manage labour within budgeted targets, and take disciplinary action when required.
Review and approve employee timecards to ensure accuracy and timely processing for payroll.

C. Financial & Inventory Management

Support the General Manager in creating and managing department budgets.
Monitor and control food and labour costs; minimize waste and resolve variances.
Perform monthly inventory counts, order supplies, and oversee receiving and storage processes.
Process invoices and monitor cost of goods sold.

D. Catering & Events Execution

Lead the culinary planning and delivery for campus catering events.
Collaborate with the Catering Manager and Catering Coordinator to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction.
Ensure staffing and production are aligned with event scope, budget, and guest expectations.

E. Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all operations meet municipal, provincial, and institutional health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean and hazard-free kitchen environment.
Lead regular food safety audits, inspections, and staff training sessions.

F. Administration & Collaboration

Participate in campus committees and collaborate with peers across departments.
Assist in preparing reports, maintaining records, and updating administrative systems as needed.
Represent kitchen operations at management team meetings and contribute to strategic planning.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Full-time role with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and during special events.
Fast-paced, high-demand environment across multiple kitchen and service locations on campus.
Regularly required to stand for extended periods, with frequent walking, bending, and lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally works in hot, noisy, or distracting environments typical of commercial kitchens.
Must manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and food safety standards.
Moderate mental effort required to balance administrative responsibilities with operational demands.
May involve repetitive tasks such as ordering, inventory, and documentation.
Must handle confidential employee or operational information with discretion.
Occasional travel across campus for meetings, events, or coordination between outlets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5–7 years in a leadership culinary role (Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef), preferably in a multi-outlet or institutional setting.
Culinary Red Seal Certification or equivalent (preferred).
In-depth experience in restaurant, café, bar-style, and catering environments.
Proven leadership and staff management skills.
Strong financial literacy and experience with food costing and budgeting.
Proficiency with POS and inventory platform.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid Food Handler Certification.
First Aid/CPR Certification (an asset).
Experience working in a catering, campus or university food service environment.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Passion for student-centered service and community engagement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have in a leadership culinary role (Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef)?
Do you have experience overseeing multiple food service operations (e.g., restaurant, café, bar, and catering)?
How would you rate your experience managing food costs, budgets, inventory, and financial performance?
Which POS and inventory management systems have you used?
Please describe your experience leading and developing culinary teams, including the approximate number of staff you have supervised.

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Red Seal (preferred)
Food Handler Certification (required)
First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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