Sous Chef

Butchie’s Restaurant – Whitby, ON

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour + gratuities
Schedule: 5 days per week, including evenings and weekends as required

About Butchie’s Restaurant

Butchie’s is all about damn tasty food, excellent hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We’re looking for a passionate, experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver consistently delicious food while supporting the day-to-day operations of our kitchen.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoy leading a team, and take pride in quality, consistency, and organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality and safety standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can lead by example, support and train team members, and maintain high standards during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with overseeing daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
- Lead, support, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Prepare and execute menu items consistently, ensuring quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Coordinate kitchen workflow during service to ensure timely and accurate orders.
- Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings.
- Monitor inventory, food costs, portion sizes, and waste to support profitability.
- Ensure proper food storage, labelling, rotation, and stock management.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking deliveries.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on recipes,



preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, and food safety.
- Help manage prep lists, daily production, and kitchen opening and closing procedures.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and management to ensure excellent guest experiences.
- Assist with catering and special event food preparation when required.
- Step into any kitchen position as needed to keep service running smoothly.

Qualifications

- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef
- Strong cooking skills and a solid understanding of kitchen operations.
- Experience working in a busy restaurant environment.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and support a kitchen team.
- Knowledge of food safety, proper food handling, and sanitation procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

- Competitive pay of $26-30 per hour plus gratuities.
- A full time position with a consistent five-day-per-week schedule.
- An opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape kitchen operations.
- A collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to grow with an established local restaurant.

How to Apply

If you’re a skilled cook and natural leader who takes pride in great food and a well-run kitchen, we’d love to meet you.

Apply through Indeed with your resume and tell us a little about your kitchen experience and leadership style.

Join the Butchie’s team and help us serve up damn tasty food!

This job post is not for a current vacancy, is not monitored by AI

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you have Sous Chef experience

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Whitby)
🏢 Butchie's Restaurant
📍 Whitby