Sous Chef | Full-time | Union Hotel

Why Join Us?

Inspired by Toronto’s diverse local culture, Union Hotel is an independent and boutique property offering distinct, bold and memorable hospitality in the heart of downtown. This vibrant new hotel is poised to become the gathering place to eat, drink, work and play any time of day. Situated in Toronto’s dynamic financial district, energy flows and personalities mingle in this 189-room upper midscale property conveniently located within walking distance to all that downtown has to offer including shopping, theater, sports and culinary experiences. More than just a hotel room, we’re committed to rethinking the guest experience, breaking from convention, and offering a stay that truly stands out. At Union Hotel, we weave the best of local throughout our rooms, artwork, amenities, and food/beverage offerings, uniting guests, team members and our community on a journey to forge their own path.

We’re a hidden gem in plain sight.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team who is ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with heart, and help us build something exceptional!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Are you ready for your next career move? Here’s what’s in it for you :

• A people-first environment where respect, appreciation, and fun are part of the everyday
• A chance to work with passionate, like-minded team members
• Opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, global-facing industry
• Annual Scholarship Opportunities (for you and your children)
• Annual Wellness Credits
• Donation Matching Program
• Volunteer Hour Rewards
• Team Member Referral Program
• Leadership Development
• Team Building Events
• Culture of Recognition
• Hotel Stay Discounts

Your Role

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in the day-to-day operation of the Kitchen and Stewarding departments and assumes leadership of the culinary team in the Executive Chef’s absence. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the culinary vision is consistently achieved through strong execution of menu standards, food quality, presentation and guest experience. The Sous Chef works collaboratively with the Executive Chef to translate culinary direction, recipes and standards into clear expectations for the team, while coaching and developing team members and providing effective leadership across all kitchen stations.

The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for:

• Leading daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef, ensuring consistent execution of Sahni’s culinary vision, recipes, presentation and service standards.
• Taking an active, hands-on role during service by leading the culinary team and promoting smooth communication between preparation, line and front-of-house teams.
• Supporting the Executive Chef in maintaining and developing the culinary identity of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, including Sahni, while contributing ideas that align with each concept and the overall hotel vision.
• Demonstrating strong culinary knowledge and confidently executing and teaching regional cuisines, ingredients, techniques and cooking methods.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to refine recipes, plating standards and production methods based on service feedback.
• Training, coaching and developing culinary team members through hands-on instruction, constructive feedback and ongoing skill development.
• Leading by example and working alongside Cook 1, Cook 2, Cook 3, Prep Cook and Stewarding team members.
• Assigning daily responsibilities and providing clear direction based on business levels, reservations and service requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance food quality, efficiency, consistency and overall kitchen execution.
• Supporting food-cost targets through effective portion control, waste management, recipe adherence and responsible product utilization.
• Conducting or supporting pre-service meetings to communicate reservations, menu changes, special events and operational priorities.
• Maintaining clear communication with the Front-of-House team regarding service pacing, menu availability, allergies and special requests.
• Ensuring kitchen areas consistently meet established food safety, sanitation, cleanliness and organizational standards.
• Supporting compliance with all hotel, provincial and company policies and procedures.

  What We are Looking for...

• Minimum of three years of professional culinary experience, including demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• College or university diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or a related field; Red Seal certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, plating, recipe execution, food safety and sanitation standards.
• Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to supervise, train, motivate and develop culinary team members.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, portion control, food costing, waste reduction and scheduling.
• Experience with menu development and service design is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, delegation, problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Executive Chef, culinary team, front-of-house team and hotel management.
• Ability to remain composed, professional and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, including occasional Manager-on-Duty shifts.

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About Us

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S. and ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values as our road map: Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team members in how we do business, which will continue to enhance engagement and retention. Today, we look for new team members who demonstrate both aptitude and the passion to embrace and contribute to our Culture.

Help us build something exceptional!

The Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to respecting the independence and dignity of all persons by providing a barrier-free environment for all guests, colleagues, and job applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at Show phone number. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.