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Junior Sous Chef - Canoe

@ Oliver & Bonacini

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Toronto, Ontario

$50k–$55k/yrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

Oliver & Bonacini is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Canoe, a fine dining restaurant, on a full-time basis. The role runs a kitchen section, mentors junior cooks and carries out the Chef's orders. The posting states a salary of $50,000 to $55,000 plus gratuities, and availability on weekends, evenings and holidays.

Pay:

$50,000–$55,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a kitchen section and carry out the Chef's orders
  • Monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness
  • Manage ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
  • Train, coach and mentor junior cooks
  • Resolve problems and conflicts within the team

Requirements summary:

  • Previous Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience in a similar environment
  • Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional communication skills across all levels
  • Attention to detail and high personal integrity
  • Available weekends, evenings and holidays

Tools & skills

CookingWork independentlyAttention to detailLeadershipTraining and developmentPerformance managementCoach employeesConflict resolutionProblem solvingTeam leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleevening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance

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Oliver & Bonacini

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Experience the best of hospitality with Canada’s most diverse restaurant & events company

Full company description

Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte dining, quick service, catering, group dining and special events. The company’s private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering, manages a number of large-scale event venues, including Arcadian, The Carlu, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, among others. Oliver & Bonacini credits its success to the development of a strong corporate culture, where excellence of food quality and service are valued above all else. With even further expansion ahead, Oliver & Bonacini’s standards of food and service excellence remain the main focus of the company’s vision.

LinkedIn followers
31,292
People associated on LinkedIn
870
Reported office locations
  • 2323 Yonge Street, 303, Toronto, Ontario M4P2C9, CA
  • 401 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • E-Commerce
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Food Delivery
  • Catering
  • Gift
  • Event Management
Other recorded names
  • Oliver & Bonacini
  • Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
Specialties
  • Fine dining
  • Service
  • Excellence
  • Food
  • Wine
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurants
  • Events
  • Catering
  • and Culinary
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1993
SpecialtiesFine diningServiceExcellenceFoodWineHospitalityRestaurantsEventsCateringand Culinary
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Job description

Company Description

Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian.

What's in it for you?

  • 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
  • Professional development fund
  • Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Our Jr. Sous Chefs are seasoned cooks which have gained considerable experience working in fine dining kitchen. They are very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. The Jr. Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, work independently as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef. Their attention to detail is monumental, able to mentor junior cooks and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

The day to day:

  • Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example.
  • 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 training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
  • Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience in a similar environment
  • 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
  • Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example
  • Available weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 (+plus gratuities)

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
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.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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