Sous Chef - R&D

R&D is a bold and modern restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s iconic Chinatown, headed by  Eric Chong and his mentor, Michelin-starred restaurant owner Alvin Leung. At R&D, eastern dishes meet western style in the form of modern Chinese sharing plates, where classic ingredients are given a vanguard treatment

Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
• Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike.
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures.
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking.
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant.
• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-3 years of previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment.
• Passion for food & culinary excellence.
• High level of integrity, discipline and vision.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills. 
• Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail. 
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization. 
• Thrives in a performance based culture. 
• Very hands on approach and motivates others by setting the example.

Compensation Package Includes: base salary, gratuities, uniform allowance, dining allowance