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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?

Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.

Recently renovated with striking architecture, art, and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?

Complimentary meal during shift

Paid medical days and paid personal days

Employer RRSP Matching Contributions

Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents 30 days after joining

Tuition reimbursement program

Great Place to Work® Certified (2023, 2024, 2025)

SUMMARY

About the Role – Sous Chef

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000

Start Date: May/June 2026

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the kitchen, including food production, quality assurance, ordering, scheduling, menu development, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

This role requires strong culinary expertise, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to train and motivate a team in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence.

The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and senior culinary leadership to oversee daily kitchen operations, support team development, and ensure consistent quality and service across all culinary offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Support senior culinary leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the culinary division and other hotel departments

Supervise the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items

Develop and implement creative menu items that align with Hyatt brand standards

Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions

Manage hourly kitchen employees including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluation, and hiring

Oversee junior culinary leadership positions such as supervisors and other Sous Chefs when required

Lead, mentor, and motivate the culinary team to achieve exceptional guest service and employee engagement

Monitor daily food production, ordering, cost control, quality, and consistency

Ensure all kitchen facilities and equipment meet sanitation and safety standards

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of hotel or restaurant culinary experience

Culinary education and/or equivalent professional training preferred

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in all kitchen operations, including banquet and large-scale event production

Proven leadership experience managing culinary teams in a hotel or luxury hospitality environment

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience with training, coaching, scheduling, payroll, and basic financial management

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and consistency

Strong culinary skills with the ability to produce consistent results in a timely manner

Proficiency with general computer systems

Flexibility to work morning and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in Canada. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Park Hyatt Toronto is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you be contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you need any accommodations.

Park Hyatt Toronto

Find your place at Park Hyatt Toronto: Be a part of something bigger. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun. At Hyatt, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our purpose, to care for people, so they can be their best.

Be part of the team bringing in a new era of a Toronto legacy hotel. Recently renovated with striking architecture, art and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Address	4 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8, Canada
Property Type	Hotel
# Jobs	10

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