Sous Chef – Piano Piano Commissary

Exciting opportunity to join Victor Barry's Piano Piano – one of Toronto's top Italian restaurants, serving Italian comfort food hits, including blistered thin-crust pizzas and delicious homemade pastas. Piano Piano is sophisticated, fun and serves deeply satisfying food.

PIANO PIANO COMMISSARY KITCHEN is looking for a skilled and organized Sous Chef to join our team. We have a fast-paced but positive energy filled production kitchen environment operating 7 days a week.

Reporting to the Production Manager and the Senior Sous Chef, the Sous Chef supports the daily running of the commissary, leading the team on shift and making sure every product meets our standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Management and coaching of BOH staff.
- Lead daily production (dough, sauces, dressings, desserts, catering prep) following company recipes and standards.
- Plan production based on location orders and par levels.
- Inventory, ordering, receiving and FIFO rotation.
- Help control food and labour costs.
- Food safety and sanitation standards, logs and temperature records.
- Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries with drivers and locations.
- Support catering events from prep to execution.
- Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Production Manager and Senior Sous Chef.




- Problem solving skills.
- Efficiency and time management.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Flexible availability (weekdays, weekends).

EXPERIENCE:

- 3-5 years line cook experience.
- 1-2 years management experience as a Sous Chef or Jr. Sous Chef.
- Commissary, production or catering experience is a strong asset.

LICENCE/CERTIFICATION:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred).

At Piano Piano, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the chance to reach their full potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ 48,500 per year

BENEFITS:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Canadian work experience is not required. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening of applicants.

Pay: From $48,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Sous Chef (Toronto)
🏢 Piano Piano
📍 Toronto