head chef

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Employer details The Old York Tavern

Head Chef

Job details

The Old York Tavern is seeking a passionate, reliable, and motivated Head Chef to join our team. We are a neighbourhood tavern with French and American brasserie influence. We are open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch services. As a Head Chef, you will lead our kitchen operations with a focus on seasonal creativity, consistency, and efficiency, while maintaining a positive kitchen environment. This role balances hands-on cooking with team leadership, cost control, and collaboration with FOH management to deliver a unified guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage all kitchen operations and staff
2. Develop and execute seasonal menus and features
3. Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and timing
4. Monitor food costs, waste, and labour to hit targets
5. Uphold cleanliness and safety standards (Health & Safety compliance)
6. Oversee inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships
7. Foster a respectful, communicative kitchen culture
8. Collaborate on events, specials, and service adjustments with management
9. Train and mentor cooks and junior staff

Skills & Experience

1. Minimum 2–4 years experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a fast-paced, quality-driven restaurant
2. Strong knowledge of seasonal and local ingredients
3. Proven ability to manage costs and lead a team
4. Comfortable with scheduling, ordering systems, and prep management
5. Clear, calm communicator and team leader
6. Food Handler Certification (required)

Benefits

1. Competitive salary based on experience
2. Staff meals provided on shift
3. Paid vacation and statutory holidays
4. Work-life balance encouraged (no late-night shifts)
5. Collaborative, respectful team environment
6. Opportunities for menu development and creative input
7. Annual performance reviews and growth opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Additional pay

1. Tips

Benefits

1. Discounted or free food

Schedule

1. 8 hour shift
2. Day shift
3. Evening shift
4. Monday to Friday
5. Morning shift
6. Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate

Toronto, ON M5V 1C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

Cooking: 2 years (required)

Work Location

In person

Location

Toronto, ON

Workplace information

On site

Salary

$60,000 to $75,000 YEAR annually

Terms of employment

Full time

Starts

As soon as possible

Vacancies

1 vacancy