About House of McGrath

House of McGrath is an upscale restaurant and brewery in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our guests join us for refined dining, house-brewed beer, a considered cocktail and wine program, and private events for some of the city's leading companies. Behind every service is a professional team that takes real pride in its craft, and we are growing that team.

The Prospect

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary team at House of McGrath. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen through prep and service, ensure every station is organized and ready, and make sure dishes are prepared and presented to our standards for quality, consistency and timing.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a robust cook who takes pride in running an organized kitchen, supporting the team and delivering excellent food during every service.

What You'll Do

- Lead the kitchen during service as required, ensuring orders are prepared, cooked and sent out accurately, consistently and on time.
- Ensure all stations are properly set up, stocked and prepared before service.
- Monitor food quality, portions, and presentation throughout service.
- Prepare and cook menu items to House of McGrath recipes, portions and presentation standards.
- Direct and support cooks during busy periods, helping the team stay organized, focused and efficient.




- Communicate clearly with the kitchen team so orders go out accurately and on time.
- Monitor food quality, freshness and consistency throughout service.
- Follow food handling, storage and sanitation procedures, and keep all work areas clean and organized.

What You Bring

- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Cook or senior line cook in a busy restaurant kitchen.
- Strong hands-on cooking skills and sound knowledge of food preparation, kitchen systems and service execution.
- Proven ability to lead a team and keep a kitchen organized during high-volume service.
- Understanding of food safety standards; Ontario Food Handler certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Why House of McGrath

- A polished, professional environment where high standards are the norm and good work is noticed
- Genuine room to grow: we develop our people and look to our own team first when senior roles open up
- A varied operation (dining room, bar, brewery and private events) that builds a well-rounded skill set
- A respectful, team-first culture in a central downtown location close to transit

How to Apply Apply with your resume through this posting. We review every application and contact selected candidates promptly to arrange an interview.

House of McGrath is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Toronto)
🏢 House of McGrath
📍 Toronto