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 effective, 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 efficient 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




Qualified 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 current 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 (Canada)
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📍 Canada