We're seeking highly experienced Head Chefs/Sous Chefs to join our Back of House Team for the bustling Winter Village! The Distillery Restaurants Corp. is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits, Madrina Bar y Tapas, Distillery Events and Distillery Festivals.

This is our busiest time of year, and this will be a full-time role for the duration of the festival, starting now until January 3rd.

If you are a dedicated Chef who has demonstrated experience working in large-scale events, loves food, takes pride in leading a team and wants to contribute to a high achieving, team-oriented kitchen, this is the role and team for you.

Vacancy Status: This seasonal role is available now.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

What you’ll experience with The DRC:

- $30 - $40 per hour and food discounts at all our restaurant.
- The chance to work alongside the best team in the city during the Winter Village, making memories for the more than 650,000 visitors we host!

What you'll be doing:

- Lead the team in busy service, keeping standards high and following the plans of the Executive Chef.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the food for the Winter Village.
- Ensure the kitchen is set up for success, delegating tasks as appropriate to ensure proper staffing levels, par levels, etc.
- Prepare and execute all food items.
- Ensure the standards of food quality and safety, fridge management.




- Responsible for maintaining and food and labour costs as per the direction and established budgets created by the Winter Village Executive Chef.
- Train all staff in the back of house, creating an approachable culture that welcomes questions, growth and learning.
- Maintain standards as established by the Executive Chef, Director of Culinary and DRC while operating a safe, sanitary and hygienic work environment as per the Public Health department.
- Coach and manage employee performance.
- Other duties as required and/or assigned.

What we would like you to bring to the kitchen:

- EXPERIENCE. You likely have decades of culinary leadership experience. You hold/held leadership roles, such as Head Chef and/or Exec Chef with demonstrated success.
- PASSION. You have a genuine passion and drive to create – both great food and excellent talent. You love teaching and sharing your knowledge with your team.
- LEADERSHIP. You have numerous stories to tell about the chefs you’ve developed and the services that you’ve successfully executed throughout the years.
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship building and communication skills among your team members in both BOH and FOH.
- ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and welcome candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities with us. Please note that accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef and Sous Chefs (Old Toronto)
🏢 The Distillery Restaurants
📍 Old Toronto