Head Chef

Reyna Hospitality is looking for a Head Chef to lead our King St Location. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving, female-led hospitality group with locations in Toronto and NYC and future expansion plans. Our team thrives on passion, creativity, and a love for hospitality.

About Us:

Reyna is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that blends flavors from Lebanon, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and France. We offer lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, special events, and catering, serving up a fresh and innovative menu from Tuesday to Sunday.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for a seasoned chef with expertise in Mediterranean cuisine and training in classic French techniques. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, a strong leader with business acumen, and someone with exceptional management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Menu Development – Create seasonal menus, develop recipes, ensure brand consistency, and conduct competitive analysis.
• Food Cost & Budgeting – Manage vendor relationships, control food costs, reduce waste, oversee inventory, and maintain budget targets.
• Leadership & Operations – Train and mentor kitchen staff, oversee hiring, set team goals, manage BOH scheduling, and ensure kitchen efficiency.
• Health & Safety – Enforce food safety standards, conduct staff training, ensure compliance, and maintain an inspection-ready kitchen.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Sous Chef or higher, with leadership experience
• 6+ years in fast-paced kitchens
• Strong knife skills, ability to work all stations, and excellent multitasking abilities
• Experience with scheduling, labor cost management, and administrative tasks
• Passion for hospitality, creativity in Mediterranean cuisine, and a team-driven attitude

Perks:

• Competitive wages (based on experience) + tips
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Health benefits
• Sane schedules with work-life balance focus

Join our dynamic Reyna team redefining Mediterranean dining

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (required)
• Cooking: 6 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person