Chef de Cuisine

Wild Chicory is an intimate, upscale neighbourhood restaurant in Midtown Toronto known for its Canadian-inspired cuisine, warm hospitality and polished but approachable dining experience. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef to lead our kitchen and take ownership of day-to-day operations. Wild Chicory has an established menu and culinary direction already in place. This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys executing and refining an existing concept, maintaining high standards and working closely with ownership on menu development, sourcing and inventory. Responsibilities
- Lead and organize à la carte dinner service
- Ensure the kitchen is fully prepped and service-ready each day
- Execute and maintain consistency across Wild Chicory’s established menu
- Maintain high standards for flavour, portioning, presentation and quality
- Lead, train and support kitchen staff
- Maintain exceptional kitchen cleanliness, organization and food-safety standards
- Oversee prep, mise en place and daily kitchen readiness
- Work closely with the owner on menu planning, sourcing, purchasing and inventory
- Manage product rotation, minimize waste and help control food costs
- Identify issues, take initiative and solve problems proactively
- Work collaboratively with ownership on menu refinement and future development
- Work hands-on during service and support the team wherever needed Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience in full-service restaurants
- Minimum 2 years in a kitchen leadership role such as Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or equivalent
- Strong à la carte restaurant experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and organize dinner service
- Strong culinary fundamentals, knife skills and confidence working with proteins
- Experience training and supervising kitchen staff
- Experience with prep planning, inventory, ordering, product rotation and waste control
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- High standards for cleanliness, organization and consistency
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Appreciation for seasonal, ingredient-driven and Canadian-inspired cuisine Why Wild Chicory
- Consistent 5-day workweek
- Sunday and Monday off every week
- Predictable 2:00 PM–10:00 PM schedule
- Earlier nights than many restaurant kitchens
- Annual holiday closure over the Christmas/New Year period, typically from around December 20 through mid-January
- Competitive salary + tips
- An established Canadian-inspired menu and concept
- Meaningful ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations
- Hands-on collaboration with the owner on menu, sourcing, purchasing and inventory
- Opportunity to refine existing dishes and contribute to future menu development
- A small, focused kitchen where your leadership has a visible impact
- An established Midtown neighbourhood restaurant with a loyal clientele Apply Please submit your résumé and a brief note outlining your current or most recent restaurant role and kitchen leadership experience. We appreciate all applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking Work

Location:
In person