Join the Crew at The Leo Seafood & Chop House
Downtown Markham, ON
Full-Time Sous Chef
Join the Opening Team at The Leo
The Leo Seafood & Chop House is a new premium dining destination opening in Downtown Markham, led by Three Michelin-starred Chef Alvin Leung. Inspired by modern Asian flavours, premium seafood, exceptional steaks, and refined hospitality, The Leo is built around uncompromising quality, disciplined execution, and a passionate team culture.
We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef who is ready to lead from the front. This is an opportunity to help shape a kitchen from day one, mentor a talented team, and execute a menu that combines precision, creativity, and consistency.
If you're driven by excellence, thrive in high-performance kitchens, and take pride in developing both people and food, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Support the Executive Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team during service
- Ensure every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard
- Train, mentor, and develop cooks through hands-on leadership
- Maintain consistency across all menu items and recipes
- Assist with ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food costing
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste management
- Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture
- Step into any station as needed to ensure smooth service
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2-3 years of Sous Chef or senior leadership experience in a high-volume or fine dining restaurant
- Strong understanding of modern cooking techniques and kitchen operations
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
- Experience training and motivating kitchen teams
- Solid knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and food costing
- Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- A genuine passion for hospitality and continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Work alongside an accomplished culinary leadership team
- Opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new restaurant from opening
- Staff meals
- Employee dining discounts
- Supportive, professional team culture focused on excellence and development
Schedule
- Full-time
- Evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Work Location
Downtown Markham, Ontario
Apply Today
If you're ready to be part of one of Markham's most exciting restaurant openings and want to grow with an ambitious culinary team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your culinary experience and why you'd be a great fit for The Leo Seafood & Chop House.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years of sous chef experience do you have in restaurants?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
