Senior Chef de Partie Events

The Senior Chef de Partie is a highly experienced culinary professional responsible for the execution leadership and quality control of highvolume events style service. This role requires advanced technical skill deep organizational ability and the capacity to lead teams under pressure while consistently delivering food that meets luxury hospitality standards. The Senior Chef de Partie acts as the operational backbone of events production and service.

THE DAY TO DAY:

• Culinary Execution & Quality Control

Execute and oversee the production of largescale events menus including plated buffet reception and specialty custom events.

Maintain exceptional consistency presentation and flavour across highvolume service

Ensure accurate execution of menu specifications recipes portioning and plating standards

Taste and evaluate food throughout production and service to ensure quality

• Leadership & Team Oversight

Lead mentor and direct cooks and temporary staff during prep and service

Serve as the senior culinary presence on the line during service

Model professionalism calm leadership and strong kitchen discipline

• Operational Planning

Participate in planning production schedules for multiple concurrent events

Coordinate closely with Sous Chefs Pastry Garde Manger and Stewarding teams

Anticipate service challenges and proactively adjust workflow

Support menu development and test new banquet items as required

• Food Safety & Compliance

Enforce strict adherence to food safety sanitation and HACCP standards

Ensure proper handling storage labeling and temperature control of food

Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchens and storage areas

Uphold all local health regulations and company policies

• Inventory & Cost Awareness

Monitor waste yields and portion control during production

Assist with inventory management receiving and proper stock rotation

Report shortages quality issues or equipment concerns promptly

• Service Excellence

Support frontofhouse teams during service when required

Respond professionally to lastminute changes VIP requests and timecritical situations

Uphold the propertys standards of refined service and guest satisfaction

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of professional cooking experience with extensive highvolume event experience
• At least 35 years in a senior or leadership role within large kitchens
• Strong mastery of classic and modern cooking techniques
• Proven ability to execute flawless service for events ranging from 50 to 1000 guests
• Demonstrated leadership communication and organizational skills
• Indepth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

• Skills & Competencies

Exceptional time management and multitasking ability

Calm decisive leadership under pressure

High level of attention to detail and presentation

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to train motivate and hold team members accountable

Flexibility to work early mornings late nights weekends and holidays

Collaborative solution focused positive attitude

• Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working in fastpaced highheat kitchen environments

Why This Role Is Senior

This position is not simply executionalit is leadershipdriven. The Senior Chef de Partie is trusted with the success of largescale events acts as a decisionmaker during service and represents the Chefs standards on the floor.

Additional Information :

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $23 - $26

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Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness equity and opportunity for every candidate.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time