Sous Chef

The Blackshop | Cambridge, ON
Starting Salary: $65,000 per year

The Blackshop is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in exceptional food, strong kitchen culture, and developing a talented culinary team. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, service, and sanitation.

What You'll Do

- Lead and support the culinary team during daily preparation and service.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to execute menus and maintain culinary standards.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and timing.
- Train, coach, and mentor cooks and other kitchen team members.
- Assist with menu development, daily specials, and seasonal offerings.
- Help manage food costs, portion control, waste, inventory, and product ordering.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service.
- Assist with scheduling, ordering, receiving, and other operational responsibilities.
- Provide leadership and direction to the kitchen team in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Help foster a positive, respectful, accountable, and professional kitchen environment.

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience.
- Previous Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership experience preferred.




- Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a culinary team.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to remain composed and effective in a high-volume service environment.
- A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and developing people.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What We Offer

- Starting salary of $65,000 per year, plus tip share, based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with an established and respected restaurant team.
- A professional and supportive kitchen environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A role with meaningful input into culinary operations, specials, and menu development.
- Staff meals and employee perks, where applicable.

Join The Blackshop

If you're an experienced chef who enjoys leading a team, delivering exceptional food, and being part of a busy and professional restaurant setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to The Blackshop culinary team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Culinary: 3 years (required)
- cooking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Canada)
🏢 Blackshop Restaurant
📍 Canada