Tapagria Spanish Tapas Restaurant

We are a Spanish Tapas style restaurant and bar in Markham. Our goal is to bring authentic Spanish dishes and a vibrant dining experience to the suburbs of Toronto. We serve hot and cold tapas, paella, grilled meats and seafood and traditional Spanish dessert. We serve for dine-in, takeout, UberEats, catering and private events up to 180 people.

Summary

This position is great for someone with the background in cooking and who is looking for a next step in the culinary field to join our bright and young team. Under the guidance and supervision of the head chef you’ll be in charge of various different stations of the kitchen as well as managing the kitchen team.

As a sous chef of the restaurant some of your key duties and responsibilities under the guidance of the head chef would include:
Doing prep work for any of the stations in the restaurant
Working the hot line/cold bar or the paella station
Helping kitchen management by informing about any items running low or nearing expiry dates
Prepare and present authentic Spanish tapas dishes according to our menu standards
Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to food safety regulations
Collaborate with team members to develop recent menu items and improve existing recipes




Maintain inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed
Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times
Train recent kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and restaurant policies
Keeping accurate records in regards to food preparation - shelf life, temperatures, etc
Setting up and breaking down your station

Experience and Skill-set Required:
Someone who is motivated, passionate and is knowledgable about Spanish cuisine
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within the restaurant industry.
Extremely well organized and have outstanding time management and planning skills.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively.
Written & oral English skills
General cooking knowledge - seafood, meats, vegetables.

If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to life in a vibrant current setting, we invite you to apply for the Sous Chef position at Tapagria Spanish Tapas Bar. Join us in creating something special!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Experience:
Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef Thornhill
🏢 Tapagria Spanish Tapas Bar
📍 Thornhill