Sous Chef - Production,Catering Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

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The Oliver & Bonacini Events team provides full-service catering and event management services for corporate entertaining, galas and fundraisers, social events, weddings, receptions and business breakfast/luncheons. The Sous Chef, Catering is accountable for supporting the preparation and execution of high quality menus for all off-site catering events.

The day to day:

Work with the Off-Site Catering Chef with to prepare a variety of balanced, attractive and cost effective menu options

Prepare appropriate recipes & ensure that all required supplies, resources and materials are purchased, ordered and available when needed

Execute client menu tastings and assist the execution for all offsite catering events, ensuring that all required preparation, delivery, set-up, service, and take down responsibilities are properly and efficiently executed

Perform all types of high volume food production and preparation duties

Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking

Follows production sheets and production lists, perform various inventory, receiving and quality control tasks, consistently monitoring kitchen operations and cleanliness

Build and maintain relationships with team members and front of house management alike, reinforcing the O&B values daily

Work with the Off-Site Catering Chef to ensure fiscal responsibility for food and labour costs for each event

Assist with recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as scheduling, performance management and employee coaching

Maintain excellent client and employee communications and relations to continuously improve the quality of provided services, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services.

Assist with staff briefings and meetings

Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote O&B’s Catering services

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience as a Catering Chef or Sous Chef with extensive culinary training and proven depth and breadth of food knowledge and trends

Proven effective supervisory skills, knowledge of food preparation, food costing and quality control procedures

Prior work experience in a high volume production setting with experience in off-site catering, and kitchen management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees, and work closely with clients.

Proficient in performing many tasks simultaneously while at the same time making sure all details are properly addressed in those tasks

A dedication to understanding & exceeding customer expectations. A high energy level or sense of urgency in carrying out assigned tasks.

Strong business acumen; organized and methodical team-oriented worker

Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects

A valid Driver’s Licence

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Sous Chef - Production, Catering