Kiss the Cook Catering is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to help lead our growing culinary operation.
We are a Scarborough/GTA catering and events company with strong growth plans over the next 5 to 10 years. We are looking for a mature, creative, organized culinary leader who can support daily production, high-end event execution, menu development, and team leadership. We are looking for someone who wants stability and long term growth with our company
The Chef de Cuisine will report directly to the Executive Chef and help manage approximately 30 culinary staff across our commissary kitchen and onsite catered events.
Responsibilities include:
Leading daily kitchen operations
Managing production for catered events
Supporting high-end onsite event execution
Training and developing cooks, sous chefs, and prep staff
Maintaining food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion standards
Assisting with menu design and new product development
Improving prep systems, workflow, organization, and accountability
Supporting food cost, labour control, inventory, and waste reduction
Ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary experience
Experience in catering, events, banquets, hotels, commissary kitchens, or high-volume premium food service
Previous senior leadership experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or similar
Strong team leadership and training ability
Creative, organized, hands-on, and calm under pressure
Strong understanding of production planning, event timing, and kitchen systems
We offer:
Competitive salary $75,000 to start
Wellness benefits
Bonus and gratuity growth potential
Long-term advancement opportunity
More stability than traditional late-night restaurant kitchens
Opportunity to help shape the future of an established and growing catering company
If you are a skilled culinary leader looking for a stable, creative, and growth-oriented opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and a brief note about your catering, event, or senior culinary leadership experience.
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
