Opening soon in Queen's Marque district, Bar Sofia will showcase the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, with unique Argentinian and Peruvian accents. Serving lunch, dinner and cocktails daily, along with a robust takeout business, this casual eatery will be a paradise for lovers of tacos and tequila.

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the culinary team by executing the highest standard of culinary excellence.  They oversees all food preparation for the restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine is also accountable for ensuring maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness through food and labour costing initiatives.

• Communicates the restaurant’s vision to all team members and leads by example.  Reinforces the 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

• A minimum of five years of culinary leadership experience in a similar restaurant environment
• Post secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or similar
• Red Seal, Certified Chef de Cuisine designation Certification desirable
• Serve Safe Certification
• Strong business acumen
• Efficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Self-starter, flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Human resources management skills such as:  recruitment, selection, training, performance management
• Strong leadership skills
• Time management skills

** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **