About the Role
Senior Sous Chefs are hands-on leaders in the kitchen, responsible for cooking, managing teams, recruiting, training, and development. They embody the restaurant's vision and values, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and fostering a positive culture centered around food and culinary excellence.
Responsibilities
- Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example.
- Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
- Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
- Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike.
- Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures.
- Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking.
- Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant.
- Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
- Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4-5 years of previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a high-end, fine dining environment.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Skills
- Passion for food & culinary excellence
- High level of integrity, discipline and vision
- Ability to build and nurture relationships
- Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
- Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail
- Drive and takes initiative
- Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization
- Performs well in a performance based culture
- Very hands on approach and motivates others by setting the example
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4-5 years
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 55,000 - CAD 60,000
Benefits
- Shared gratuities
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our employee assistance program
- Group life and disability insurance
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- RRSP matching
- Employee referral program
- Professional development fund
About the Company
- Biff’s Bistro is a beloved neighbourhood gem that exudes Parisian charm, offering bold, artfully crafted flavours in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- Celebrated for its approachable yet refined comfort cuisine, Biff’s provides an energetic, bustling environment where hospitality professionals can thrive.
- This is the perfect setting for team members who are passionate about delivering impeccable service, creating memorable dining experiences, and embracing the joie de vivre of a lively, convivial bistro.
- Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!
Equal Opportunity
- Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.
- We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.
