For over 25 years, Mercatto has been rooted in great food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together. We currently operate four downtown Toronto locations and a fifth in Port Credit opening in March 2026.

One of our downtown Toronto locations is currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. If you lead with consistency, take pride in your craft, and care deeply about your team, we would love to connect with you.

Who You Are

A technically strong cook with excellent attention to detail and a warm, collaborative leadership style

Passionate about from scratch cooking

Calm, organized, and solutions-focused

Someone who communicates clearly and respectfully with the team

Someone who values teamwork, development, and continual learning

What You’ll Do

Support the Chef and GM in leading day-to-day kitchen operations

Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes during service

Coach and develop cooks through hands‑on training

Maintain cleanliness and organization according to food safety standards

Assist with inventory management, ordering, and waste control





Communicate effectively with dining room team to support smooth service

Lead or support opening/closing responsibilities as required

Contribute to a positive, cooperative kitchen environment

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

Schedules that aim to support a healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive health benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account

Complimentary staff meals provided on shift & dining discounts across all nine Alter Ego Group restaurants

Partial Presto transit reimbursement from day one

Market-competitive salary + gratuity share

Check us out:

@mercatto.to

mercatto.ca

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

Accessibility & Accommodation

La Palma is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

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📌 Sous Chef (Ontario)
🏢 Push Operations
📍 Ontario