DOPAMINA RESTAURANT
We are a modern upscale restaurant in downtown Toronto serving European cuisine with Asian influences. Our restaurant seats up to 70 guests and features an open kitchen.
We are looking for a professional Senior Chef / Chef de Partie to join our BOH team. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen operations, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, organization, and sanitation.
The Senior Chef / Chef de Partie will work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen management to execute daily service, support junior team members, maintain efficient kitchen workflows, and consistently deliver exceptional dishes inspired by European and Mediterranean cuisine with Asian influences.
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section and ensure it is fully prepared and organized for service.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service execution.
- Lead by example and provide guidance and support to junior cooks and kitchen staff.
- Ensure consistent quality, taste, portioning, and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
- Complete daily mise en place and maintain proper preparation levels throughout service.
- Work with the administrative and kitchen management team to follow food bibles, recipes, and allergy notes.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Monitor ingredients and communicate shortages, quality issues, and ordering needs to kitchen management.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned station and overall kitchen area.
- Assist with receiving, labeling, dating, and properly storing food products.
- Support menu development and testing when requested by the Chef de Cuisine.
- Assist with brunch, afternoon tea, special menus, private events, and other culinary programs.
- Maintain a calm, professional, and efficient approach during busy service periods.
- Help create a positive and respectful working environment within the kitchen team.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional restaurant kitchen experience, preferably in an upscale or fine-dining environment.
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Line Cook, or similar position is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen standards.
- Experience with European, Mediterranean, or contemporary cuisine; knowledge of Asian techniques and ingredients is an asset.
- Strong understanding of mise en place, station organization, and service execution.
- Knowledge of food safety, proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a professional kitchen team.
- Leadership skills and the ability to train or guide junior kitchen staff.
- Positive attitude, reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
- Passion for culinary arts and interest in developing new skills and techniques.
- Creativity and experience with menu development or special menu preparation are considered an asset.
- Culinary portfolio or examples of previous work are highly recommended.
Join Our Team
Join DOPAMINA RESTAURANT as a Senior Chef / Chef de Partie and become an important part of our culinary team. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern open-kitchen environment, develop your culinary skills, contribute to creative menus, and work alongside an experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- kitchen supervision: 2 years (preferred)
- Cooking: 4 years (preferred)
- Restaurant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
