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About the Role

At Donalda Club, we are seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about hospitality and thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment. This role involves upholding standards set by the Executive Chef, preparing high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen operations, and supporting management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the daily planning and execution of restaurant, banquet, and special event operations
• Oversee food preparation, quality, presentation, portion control, and consistency across all kitchen areas
• Ensure proper inventory management, ordering, stock rotation, storage, and cost control
• Work across all kitchen stations, including Garde Manger, Banquet, Line, Pastry, Butchery, and Fine Dining
• Spearhead menu development and utilize knowledge of seasonal ingredients
• Regularly update culinary knowledge and skills
• Oversee the kitchen during the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective communication
• Lead, coach, and motivate kitchen team members
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage, Catering, and Banquet teams
• Conduct daily briefings, manage shift handovers, and assist with scheduling
• Address member and guest inquiries professionally
• Train, mentor, and support the development of Kitchen staff
• Assist with performance evaluations and employee development initiatives
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and adherence to Club policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Handle conflict situations with diplomacy, tact, confidence, and professionalism
• Ensure the kitchens are properly cleaned on a daily basis

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write & speak English fluently
• Must be knowledgeable in food cost and labour cost control
• Ability to cope with extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to do strenuous physical labour
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Candidates 18 years or older may be required to complete a criminal background check

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
• Pleasant, positive and a responsive manner
• Ability to coach, train, counsel and encourage Kitchen employees
• Ability to exercise progressive discipline
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Word, Excel

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5-7 years' experience required
• 2 years minimum experience in the role of Sous Chef

Education Level

• Grade 12 Education
• Post secondary education in the culinary field required
• Canadian Red Seal or Over Seas Equivalent required
• Food Handling Certification is required

Salary/Compensations

• $68,000 to $75,000

Benefits

• Medical/Pension benefits (Applicable for Full-Time employees)
• Long term disability and life insurance
• Paid sick/wellness days and vacation in accordance with Club policy
• Complimentary staff meals (Taxable benefit)
• Complimentary parking
• Wellness Spending Account

About the Company

• At Donalda Club, we take pride in delivering exceptional service, creating memorable experiences, and fostering a workplace that values leadership, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Donalda Club uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments.
• We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws.

Equal Opportunity

• Donalda Club is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are actively working towards creating a diverse work environment because we believe our teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences.
• Our goal is to be an inclusive, diverse, and a respectful work environment where every person can enjoy a successful career at Donalda.
• This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
• Donalda also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.
• If you require accommodations to complete any stage of the hiring process, including job applications, pre-employment testing, interviews, or any aspect of consideration for a role. Kindly fill out this form, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss how we can best support and assist you.