Posted 4 days ago
Senior Cook - Sixty-Eight
@ Oliver & Bonacini
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Oliver & Bonacini is hiring a Senior Cook for its Sixty-Eight venue at 40 King West in Toronto, cooking for weddings, corporate events, galas and private dining. The role is full-time, with evenings, weekends and holidays based on the event schedule. The posted pay is $19 to $22 per hour plus gratuities.
Pay:
$19–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Cook for weddings, corporate events and private dining
- Run a station and set up to O&B standards
- Follow recipes, portions and plating specifications
- Mentor and support junior cooks
- Keep the kitchen clean and food-safe
Requirements summary:
- 2-3+ years as a cook in fine dining, banquet or event kitchens
- Strong knife skills and cooking technique
- Leadership experience running a station
- Food Handler Certification an asset
- Available evenings, weekends and holidays
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Retail |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Certification, WHMIS |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness |
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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.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Fine diningServiceExcellenceFoodWineHospitalityRestaurantsEventsCateringand Culinary |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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Company Description
Perched on the 68th floor of 40 King West, this breathtaking venue offers panoramic views of the city and beyond. The primary event space, Cirrus, provides an elegant backdrop for weddings, corporate events, galas and more, with the exclusive tenant lounge available for weekend cocktail receptions. On weekday evenings, private dining rooms with stunning CN Tower views will be open to the public, offering chef-driven cuisine and some of Toronto’s most coveted private dining experiences.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- Employee Referral Program
- Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!
Job Description
Our Senior Cooks are experienced culinary professionals with a background in fine dining and event kitchens. Highly organized and composed under pressure, they thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Senior Cooks lead their station with confidence, give clear direction, and work independently while following the guidance of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. With exceptional attention to detail, they play a key role in mentoring junior cooks and troubleshooting issues as they arise during service.
What you’ll do
- Cook for some of Toronto’s most exclusive events, private parties and corporate functions.
- Approach every service with enthusiasm, and set up and organize your station to Oliver & Bonacini (O&B) standards.
- Follow recipes, portion controls and plating specifications with precision and consistency.
- Keep a clear and accurate prep list for your station.
- Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) practices to keep product fresh and reduce waste.
- Mentor and support junior cooks, sharing your knowledge and setting the standard on the line.
- Help receive deliveries and store them properly.
- Keep food prep areas, tools and equipment at the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation and food safety.
- Strictly follow WHMIS and health and safety guidelines.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-3+ years of experience as a cook in fine dining, banquet or high-volume event kitchens
- Strong knife skills and solid knowledge of cooking techniques
- Food Handler Certification - an asset
- Leadership experience, with the ability to run a station and guide junior team members
- Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback, direction and coaching from the Sous Chef, Executive Chef and General Manager
- A team-first attitude and flexibility to adapt to changing event needs
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the event schedule
Additional Information
This is a current vacancy.
Hour Rate: $19 - $22 + 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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