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Company Description The Distillery Restaurants Corp. (DRC) is behind some of Torontos most renowned dining destinations, including El Catrin Destileria, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie, Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, Madrina Bar y Tapas and Distillery Events. All of these venues are located in the Distillery Historic District, one of Canadas premier art and shopping areas. The success of the DRC is attributed to its dedicated team and a commitment to providing employees with training, trust, and resources to thrive in their crafts. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team in Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill who takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality and is eager to contribute their skills to a collaborative and high-achieving team. Role Description The Senior Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in overseeing and maintaining the kitchens operations while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality dishes. Responsibilities include supervising daily food preparation, mentoring and training kitchen staff, managing inventory and food costs, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and assisting in menu planning. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Toronto, ON. This position is available now, and we are only considering applicants who already have legal permission to work in Canada. What youll experience with The DRC: FAIR COMPENSATION. $76,000.00 annual salary. Medical, drug and dentalbenefits. $50 cell phone allowance and a unique management dining program. CAREER GROWTH. Learn under the guidance of the DRCs talented Executive Chef team,and Chef Tim Miles, our Director of Culinary. CONTESTS. Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthlycooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food. TRIPS. Yes, you read that right field trips!Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms andsuppliersto educate and inspire. GOLDEN TICKETS. AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that arerecognized for their outstanding work ethic. What youll be doing: Communicate The DRCs vision to all team members and leadby example; and reinforcethe DRCs mission and prioritiesdaily; inspiretheir team with their exciting vision for the future. Bring fresh ideas to improve process andprocedures, as well as ideas for menu development andinnovation to the Executive Chef and team. Consistently monitorkitchen operations processes and systems to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, best practices and safety. Buildand maintainstrong collaborative relationships with fellow chefs and Front of House management alike. Supporteveryleveloforderingandreceiving,maintainingproductparlevels,ensuring FIFOrotation and safe storage. Maintainand buildrelationships with vendors and suppliers. Support and drive all HR functions, such as recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, coaching, scheduling, etc. Supportand createa culture that is centred around a healthy and happy employee experience and a genuine passion for industry, cooking, hospitality, food and beverage. Demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity in every leadership decision. Conduct recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching. Other duties as assigned. What youll bring to the kitchen: EXPERIENCE. You have at least 5-10 years of quality cooking experience with demonstrated progressive growth in a demanding, high-volume restaurant environment.Your growth has already progressed to Sous Chefin a similar environment for at least one year. FORMAL EDUCATION OR ON-THE-JOB LEARNING. You have a Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience. A GROWTH MINDSET. Youre constantly open to learning, coaching and career growth. PASSION. You have a genuine passion for the industry, cooking, hospitality and food and beverage. SOLUTIONS. You are a strong problem solver with an insatiable desire toimpact performance, always looking for opportunities to improve! LEADERSHIP. Youre an exceptional leader with great relationship-building and communication skills. 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 DRCs recruitment process are available upon request.