Café Boulud Junior Sous Chef
About this role
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.Join our team!
Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is currently looking for a talented and dynamic Café Boulud Junior Sous Chef who shares our passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do!
About the role:
The Junior Sous Chef supports the daily operations of the Café Boulud kitchen, assisting with food preparation and service while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and sanitation. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, this role helps lead and develop team members, supports inventory and food cost controls, ensures proper food handling practices, and contributes to the delivery of an exceptional guest experience.
What you will do:
- Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and sanitation.
- Support food preparation and service execution while maintaining efficient workflow and timing during service periods.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and controlling food costs and waste.
- Train, coach, and supervise culinary team members to promote productivity, teamwork, and professional development.
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are consistently met.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs on menu development, seasonal offerings, and special events.
- Maintain and oversee the proper use, cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and suppliers to support Café Boulud's commitment to exceptional dining experiences.
What you will bring:
- Strong culinary creativity and a thorough understanding of current and emerging culinary trends in the hospitality industry.
- 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen environment, ideally specializing in French cuisine.
- 1+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working in a Michelin-recognized restaurant is an asset.
- Proven ability to identify, develop, and inspire talent within a culinary team.
- Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
What we offer:
- Paid time off, including vacation days, management holiday days, and sick days
- Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide
- Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS
- Complimentary dry cleaning of business clothes
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educational assistance, discounted eCornell courses, and access to complementary e-training
- Robust extended flex benefit plan through Manulife, including medical, HCSA, dental, vision, life insurance, virtual health care, EAP, DPSP/RRSP/TFSAs
- Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties
... and more!
The salary range for this role is $68,000 to $73,000.
Schedule & Hours:
This position requires an applicant with an open schedule and the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
Company at a glance
Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 130 hotels and resorts, and more than 55 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.
To learn more about our career opportunities, visit fourseasons.com/careers.
For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com.
For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com.
Top Benefits
- Paid time off
- Vacation days
- Management holiday days
- Sick days
- Exclusive discount and travel programs
- Complimentary meals
- Complimentary dry cleaning
- Training and development opportunities
- Educational assistance
- Discounted e-Cornell courses
- Extended flex benefit plan
- Medical insurance
- HCSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Virtual health care
- Employee and family assistance program
- Employer paid retirement plan
- RRSP/TFSA flexibility
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