Position Summary:

The Sous Chef is second-in-command in the kitchen and plays a pivotal leadership role in daily operations. This position is responsible for managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, and overseeing service flow. The Sous Chef works closely with the Head Chef to execute the restaurant’s culinary vision, maintain food and labour cost targets, and uphold health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, service, and closing are executed efficiently.
- Supervise and support kitchen staff, promoting high performance and team cohesion.
- Monitor food production for quality, taste, portioning, and presentation.
- Manage prep lists, daily station setup, and service flow coordination.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols throughout the kitchen.
- Support Head Chef with menu development, training, and execution of new dishes.
- Track inventory, manage ordering, and reduce food waste.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff including line cooks and prep cooks.
- Step into Head Chef duties in their absence, including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
- Collaborate with FOH team to ensure seamless service and special event execution.




- Assist with scheduling and staffing to maintain proper kitchen coverage.

Skills and Attributes:

- Robust Leadership: Able to motivate and guide a diverse kitchen team.
- Culinary Proficiency: Skilled in all stations with deep understanding of cooking techniques and flavour profiles.
- Organized and Disciplined: Manages time, mise en place, and kitchen logistics with precision.
- Calm Under Pressure: Maintains control and positivity in high-stress environments.
- Accountability: Takes full ownership of kitchen standards, systems, and team dynamics.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in resolving issues with equipment, staffing, or food execution.
- Collaborative Spirit: Works closely with all departments to support overall guest satisfaction.

Work Conditions:

- Busy, hot, and physically demanding kitchen environment.
- Requires flexibility, stamina, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Grimsby)
🏢 Casa Toscana
📍 Grimsby