Nestled in the heart of Trinity Bellwoods, La Palma is a celebrated neighbourhood restaurant blending Italian-inspired cuisine with California influences in a vibrant, high-energy setting.

We're looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team, uphold our commitment to exceptional food and hospitality.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution.

Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Manage food cost, labour, inventory, ordering, and waste to achieve operational and financial targets.

Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all health regulations.

Partner with the General Manager and Executive Chef to drive operational excellence, enhance the guest experience, and continuously improve kitchen performance.

WHO YOU ARE:

An experienced culinary who values teamwork, mentorship, continuous learning, and fostering a positive kitchen culture.

Strong work ethic,



reliability, and attention to detail.

A technically skilled chef with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Passionate about from-scratch cooking and creating memorable guest experiences.

A calm, organized, and solutions-focused leader who thrives in an open kitchen environment.

A solid communicator who leads with respect, professionalism, and accountability.

Someone

Financially minded, with experience managing food cost, labour, inventory, and operational efficiency.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Real career growth, with many of our leaders having been promoted from within

Tuition reimbursement for hospitality-specific learning and development

Commuter support: We cover 50% of your TTC/Presto expenses from day one

Dining discounts across all eight Alter Ego Group restaurants

Schedules that aim to support a healthy work/life balance

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

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📌 Chef de Cuisine (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario