We are exploring the launch of a new independent restaurant in Toronto focused on high-quality, approachable Sri Lankan food.

We are looking to connect with an experienced Sri Lankan Chef / Kitchen Lead who is passionate about traditional Sri Lankan cooking and interested in helping build a restaurant from the ground up.

The concept will focus on a relatively small, well-executed menu rather than an extensive menu. We want to serve excellent food consistently, keep kitchen operations efficient, and create the kind of neighbourhood restaurant people return to regularly.

What You'll Do

- Prepare authentic Sri Lankan dishes to a consistently high standard
- Help develop and refine the opening menu
- Standardize recipes, portions and preparation methods
- Help establish food costing and appropriate portion sizes
- Develop effective prep and batch-cooking systems
- Manage food quality, inventory and waste
- Maintain food-safety and sanitation standards
- Help identify appropriate suppliers and ingredients
- Assist with kitchen setup and workflow before opening
- Train and supervise additional kitchen staff as the restaurant grows
- Work closely with the owner on menu development and restaurant operations

What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan cuisine and cooking techniques




- Professional kitchen or restaurant experience preferred
- Ability to consistently reproduce dishes at commercial volumes
- Understanding of food safety and commercial kitchen practices
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team
- Interest in helping establish systems and standards for a new restaurant
- Experience managing a kitchen, ordering, food costing or supervising staff is an asset
- Red Seal certification is an asset but not required
- Ontario-recognized Food Handler Certification required before commencing work

Formal culinary education is welcome but not required. We are more interested in demonstrated cooking ability, consistency, kitchen experience and knowledge of Sri Lankan food. The Concept The restaurant is currently in the planning and location-evaluation stage. This posting is intended to identify potential candidates interested in joining the project as it progresses.

If you're interested, please apply with a brief description of your experience with Sri Lankan cuisine, your professional kitchen experience, and the types of dishes you specialize in.

Pay: $17.67-$27.30 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Sri Lankan Chef / Kitchen Lead (Toronto)
🏢 Match Point Advisory
📍 Toronto