Line Cook / Chef de Partie (Full-Time)
Lee Restaurant – Toronto (Spadina & Richmond)
For over 25 years, Lee Restaurant has been recognized as one of Toronto’s premier dining destinations, led by internationally acclaimed Chef Susur Lee. This is an opportunity to build your culinary career within a respected, high-performance kitchen environment.
We are currently seeking experienced, full-time Line Cooks / Chef de Partie to join our growing team. With nightly service ranging from 200–400 guests, Lee offers a fast-paced, energetic kitchen where skilled culinary professionals thrive.
What We Offer
Competitive wages
Health benefits plan
Staff meals
Consistent tips
Stable, year-round full-time hours
A professional environment focused on growth, teamwork, and excellence
About the Role
As a member of the kitchen team at Lee, you will play a key role in executing high-quality dishes with consistency, precision, and efficiency. This position is ideal for experienced culinary professionals looking to deepen their expertise in fine dining while working alongside a dynamic, diverse, and dedicated team.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Independently running and maintaining your station during service
Communicating effectively with both front-of-house and back-of-house team members
Ensuring all cooking procedures, standards, and health & safety guidelines are consistently followed
Executing recipes accurately and maintaining presentation standards
Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and food storage areas
Assisting with ordering and daily kitchen operations as needed
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 5 years of fine dining kitchen experience
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to thrive under pressure in a high-volume service environment
A professional attitude and appearance at all times
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Why Join Lee?
Lee Restaurant is busy year-round, offering consistency, stability, and strong earning potential. Every team member has the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the world of professional fine dining while working in a supportive and high-performing kitchen culture.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and ready to grow within one of Toronto’s most respected culinary teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Vision care
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5V 1Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
