Who We Are

Gusto 501 brings an authentic, community-driven culinary experience to Toronto’s east end. In partnership with award-winning architecture and design firm, Partisans, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group has transformed the once-auto body shop at 501 King St. East into an architecturally significant addition to Toronto’s Corktown neighbourhood, punctuated by a floor-to-ceiling glass façade, and reclaimed terracotta accents.

The Role

- Promotes Guest Satisfaction by ensuring all food is executed to standard
- Meets food cost target through maintaining inventory and ordering systems
- Supports Chef de Cuisine in menu development
- Trains all cooks on the proper and consistent execution of all dishes
- Maintaining a spotlessly clean kitchen and back of house
- Adhering to all food handling and health & safety procedures
- Maintenance of equipment and building, scheduling repairs as needed
- Review and evaluate vendor/supplier pricing on a regular basis
- Implement plans and corrective actions to address any inventory variances
- Manage labour cost through scheduling and cutting of employees
- Conducting Line Checks and Pre-shift meetings prior to service
- Fostering an atmosphere of respectful communication, cooperation and positivity among all staff

Preference will be given to candidates with:
- 3 years Senior Cook or 1 year Sous Chef prior experience




- Solid technical culinary foundation
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Valid Food Handlers Certification
- Valid WHMIS Certification
- Valid First Aid Certification

What We Offer

As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 famiglia, we are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including:
- A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program, powered by League
- 24-7 access to a health concierge and discounted memberships to wellness-driven products
- Discounted dining privileges at all of our restaurants
- Consistent schedule and safe, positive work environment
- Access to regular training and development programming

Extended Health Benefits, Free Meals

Gusto 54 is an equal-prospect employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

Kindly note, candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Sous Chef (Toronto)
🏢 Gusto 501
📍 Toronto