Executive Sous Chef
Toronto, ON
Turner Hospitality Group
Lead with Purpose. Elevate the Experience. Drive the Results.
Turner Hospitality Group is transforming the dining experience across Ontario. From rustic Italian charm to elevated Asian fusion and refined French cuisine, our portfolio of distinctive concepts is grounded in scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
About the Role
This is not a traditional Executive Sous Chef position.
You won’t be working in just one restaurant, and you won’t be sitting behind a desk.
We’re looking for an experienced chef who loves operations, enjoys developing people, and isn’t afraid to jump on the line when a restaurant needs support.
You will oversee multiple kitchens, working directly with our Chef de Cuisines and Sous Chefs to ensure consistency, food quality, labour efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence.
When one restaurant needs help, you’re the person who steps in.
You will directly report to the Culinary Director.
Responsibilities
- Support the daily operations of multiple restaurant kitchens.
- Lead by example and work on the line during busy services, staffing shortages, vacations, or emergencies.
- Coach and mentor Chef de Cuisines and Sous Chefs.
- Ensure recipes, plating standards, and food quality remain consistent across all locations.
- Conduct regular kitchen audits and quality checks.
- Manage and review inventory counts, ordering, and food cost performance.
- Assist with labour planning and staffing solutions.
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and training of kitchen employees.
- Ensure all kitchens maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
- Support menu rollouts and new restaurant openings.
- Work closely with the Culinary Director and General Managers to continuously improve operations.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in professional kitchens as an Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Highly organized with excellent communication abilities.
- Comfortable working in different restaurants and adapting quickly.
- Excellent understanding of inventory management, food costing, labour management, and kitchen operations.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to lead busy services.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation, clean record.
- Flexibility to travel between restaurant locations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Group benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Staff dining privileges.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group.
Who You Are
You’re a builder, a mentor, and a problem solver.
You enjoy coaching chefs, improving kitchen operations, and making teams stronger. You’re just as comfortable reviewing inventory as you are jumping on sauté on a busy Friday night.
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact across multiple restaurants while staying connected to the kitchen, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5H 2A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
