Junior Sous Chef

The Distillery Restaurants Corp., creators of El Catrin Destileria, Cluny Bistro, Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill, Madrina Bar y Tapas, District Pizza and Jardin Kitchen and Juice Bar, and Distillery Events, is looking for a keen and experienced Jr. Sous Chef. to join our leadership ranks. Our venues are located in the Distillery Historic District, one of North America’s most exciting art and shopping destinations and home to some of the top-ranked restaurants in the City of Toronto, including ours.

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Working in our kitchen... you will acquire the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence to take the next steps in your culinary career, meeting and working with the best in Toronto.

Our Jr. Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment paired with progressive growth and leadership experience.

What you’ll experience with The DRC:

• $26 per hour, plus tip out
• In-house dining perks
• A dynamic culture that encourages and rewards growth and development!
• The chance to work alongside the best team in the city!
• Field trips to our various suppliers to learn more about where our food comes from and the work that goes into growing/cultivating it!
• Greatest Dish Challenge! A monthly opportunity to create a dish and win cash prizes!

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise the Kitchen team and ensure that all standards are being met.
• Coach and mentor the team in best practices.
• Support the team during service to ensure a seamless operation and amazing dining experience for our guests.
• Communicate the restaurant's vision to all team members and lead by example. Reinforce the DRC’s Mission & Priorities daily.
• Consistently monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Build and maintain relationships with team members and Front Of House management alike.
• Support ordering and receiving, ensuring proper product levels, rotation and storage.
• Lead and support a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking.
• Demonstrate high personal integrity and business ethics that align with the DRC’s Mission & Priorities.
• Give suggestions to Sous Chefs, the Chef de Cuisine and the Executive Chef on how to improve kitchen area, process/procedures, etc.
• Support training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
• Lead team by example to exhibit, encourage and motivate DRC’s Values & Beliefs.

What you’ll to bring to the kitchen:

• EXPERIENCE. You’ve got around five (5) years’ experience cooking in a fast-paced restaurant environment with progressive growth into leadership roles.  Your current role should be CDP, Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• A HINT OF SPAIN. Experience with Spanish cuisine is a definite asset
• KNOWLEDGE. Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience.
• LIFELONG LEARNING. You’re hungry for learning, coaching and career growth. You'd love to be part of a team that achieves a Michelin Star.
• SOLUTIONS. You’re a strong problem solver with an insatiable desire to impact performance.
• COLLABORATION. You want to lead a team through healthy relationship building and positive communication skills.
• ENERGY! You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. You hate standing still for too long and want to grow your skills and your drive your career.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and welcome candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities with us. Please note that accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.