Head Chef | Bramble
Bramble is a busy neighbourhood restaurant in Toronto’s west end (Royal York Subway), serving modern British inspired food in a warm, polished setting.
We are looking for a strong, hands on Head Chef who can run a kitchen properly and bring some creativity to the food.
This is not a corporate kitchen and it is not a role for someone who wants to spend most of their time in the office. We need a chef who enjoys cooking, understands service, has high standards, and can lead a team from the line.
The core of the menu is British inspired, but we are not interested in tired pub food. We want familiar dishes done well, strong technique, thoughtful specials, seasonal changes, and food that gives people a reason to come back.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading daily service and setting the standard in the kitchen
- Cooking on the line and staying closely involved in execution
- Developing specials and contributing to seasonal menu changes
- Improving dishes while keeping the identity of Bramble intact
- Training and developing a reliable kitchen team
- Managing ordering, inventory, food cost, prep levels, and waste
- Maintaining a clean, organized kitchen with strong systems
- Working closely with ownership and management on the direction of the food
What we’re looking for
- Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leadership experience in a busy, quality driven restaurant
- A genuinely strong cook with good instincts and solid technique
- Someone creative, but practical enough to understand what works during a busy service
- Strong organization and kitchen management skills
- High standards for consistency, cleanliness, prep, and presentation
- Someone dependable who takes ownership of their kitchen
- A calm, clear leader who can build a good team without ego or drama
- Comfortable with costing, ordering, scheduling, and the basic financial side of running a kitchen
We are looking for someone who wants to put their stamp on the food while also building a kitchen that runs properly every day.
This is a good opportunity for a chef who wants some creative freedom, real responsibility, and a restaurant where they can make a noticeable impact.
Salary + Benefits + Tips: Weekly cash tip out, approximately $4 to $6 per hour
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
