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Junior Sous Chef Full Time
Sous Chef
Posted: January 14, 2026
Pay: CA$20.00-CA$23.00 per hour
Job Overview
Heart’s Tavern (Kimberley, ON) is seeking an experienced sous chef to join our team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
About Heart’s Tavern
– Opened Spring 2021, placing sixth in Air Canada enRoute’s 2022 list of Canada’s best new restaurants
– Regularly updated seasonal menus serving European fare with a focus on local suppliers (including our own garden)
– In house pickling, curing, smoking, butchery
– Wine cellar with a focus on independent suppliers and small scale producers
– Patio, dining room, wine cellar and bar seating
Sous Chef Overview
Languages: English
Education: Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent experience
Experience: 5 years or more
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment:
– Hot
Work setting
– Restaurant
– Rural area
– Bistro
Responsibilities and Tasks
– Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
– Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
– Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
– Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
– Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
– Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
– Leading/instructing individuals
– Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
– Food safety/handling skills
– Maintain inventory of supplies
– Sharpen kitchen knives
– Supervisory Experience
– Create new recipes
– Supervision 5-15 people
Credentials, Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
– Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
– Food Safety Certificate
– Restaurant Management Certificate
– Hospitality Supervisory Management Certificate
Cuisine specialties
– French
– Canadian
– Italian cuisine
– European
– Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
– Cereals, grains and pulses
– Eggs and dairy
– Fish and seafood
– Meat, poultry and game
– Stocks, soups and sauces
– Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Equipment and machinery experience
– Knives
– Fish smoker and dehydrator
Transportation/travel information
– Own transportation
– Own vehicle
– Valid driver’s licence
– Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Fast-paced environment
– Work under pressure
– Tight deadlines
– Handling heavy loads
– Physically demanding
– Attention to detail
– Combination of sitting, standing, walking
– Standing for extended periods
– Bending, crouching, kneeling
– Weight handling (between 45 and 60 kg /100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
– Leadership
– Dependability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Flexibility
– Initiative
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player
Benefits Health benefits
– Group insurance benefits
– Dental plan
– Health care plan
– Travel Insurance
Other
– Gratuities (direct tip system)
– Life insurance
– Free parking available
– Learning/training paid by employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Location:
– Kimberley, ON
– Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
– In person required