Senior Sous Chef

$55,000–$65,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

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Pay

$55,000–$65,000 a year

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Shift and schedule

Evening shift

 

Location

Toronto, ON

 

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• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

 

Full job description

About JaBistro

Mixing modern and sophisticated tastes to artfully design dishes that delight the senses, JaBistro is a contemporary take on traditional Japanese fine dining. JaBistro opened its doors in November 2012 in Toronto’s Entertainment District, welcoming guests into its warm and chic space. At JaBistro, we believe that every dish is the opportunity to create a work of art and we are honoured to share these masterpieces with the world.

Job Overview

The Senior Sous Chef, JaBistro, is responsible for supporting the Head Chef in overseeing bistro kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the team. They are expected to ensure the preparation and execution of all bistro dishes to high quality standards. They work with the Head Chef and General Manager in managing back-of-house operations and ensuring the guest experience from beginning to end is exceptional and memorable.

Job responsibilities

• To ensure an exceptional guest experience from beginning to end, interact with guests, deliver food items, and engage in other guest activities as a priority in your role
• Assists Head Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and production requirements
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors, and acts as a manager in the absence of the Head Chef
• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner to high quality standards
• May be required to assist in Sushi Operations
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the restaurant
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing, culinary teams, and Head Chef
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately
• Work with the management teams to maintain a safe work environment and ensure food safety regulations and standards in food handling, food storage, equipment operation, kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene are followed
• Attends in-service and safety meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience as a Sous Chef or higher position
• 1+ year of sushi experience
• Knowledge of European cuisine (French and Italian) an asset
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant setting
• Japanese culinary experience is an asset
• Post-Secondary Education or equivalent proven and related work experience
• Knowledge of current restaurant industry and food trends
• Able to travel to restaurants in market and offices as required
• Regional Food Safety and Responsible Alcohol Service certifications as required

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