Sous Chef

Current Opportunity

Sous Chef

Department

Kitchen

Job Classification

Casual

ABOUT THE MTCC

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is Canada's most successful convention and trade show facility. The MTCC welcomes approximately 1 million visitors each year, hosting a variety of events from meetings and conventions to public shows and galas. The Centre is an economic driver, a proud supporter of our community, and a meeting place where meaningful connections are made. Beyond helping planners create successful events, we believe that "Our People are the Centre." Our talented team is our greatest strength, and we offer a corporate culture that values work-life balance, great benefits, professional development, wellness, and fun.

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Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this is a hands on position with the purpose of this role being to delegate staff and ensure success in accomplishing high quality of preparation standards set by Executive Chef. The successful candidate is a customer service oriented individual with experience in high volume cooking in a fast paced environment.

Job Description 

1. Food Preparation:

Assists Sous Chef team with Planning, Coordination, Controls in food production, ensuring superior quality and consistency

Adds finishing touches to all food before served to customer and provides special attention to food presentation in all kitchen areas

Ensures food preparations are done promptly while maintaining quality and proper portion size

Practice and maintains proper hygiene procedures and ensures proper storage of food

Ensures all Kitchen equipment is in working order to meet Health & Safety standards

Participates in the execution of new recipes, recipe costing and menu engineering

Adheres to the company's sustainability practices and policies

2. Employee Relations:

Ensures staff members follow set standards

Communicates with Banquet and Food & Beverage Department to ensure accurate and timely transfer of information

This is a hands on position

Job Skills and Requirements

Completion of a High School Diploma and professional and trade certification

More than 8 years of work experience

Knowledge of high volume cooking and contemporary cuisines, cold food preparations

Personal and job hygiene, WHIMIS, health and safety

Customer Service oriented

Basic computer application

Fluent in English required

Demonstrated ability delegating, decision making as well as an understanding of job requirements and staff

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application online no later than:

January 26, 2026

Please note:  The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process.  During any stage of the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.