Sous Chef
Charcoal Group of Restaurants
Peterborough Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Our goal is to foster a work experience that provides our Chefs & Managers with:
Pride in their role and the company they work for
Personal & professional respect from all stakeholders
Ongoing learning & career development with a clear path for growth
An independent atmosphere that welcomes everyone’s ideas & initiatives
Competitive remuneration (plus benefits & earned bonuses)
Meaningful relationships and mentorships
Possibilities for personal & professional growth
…all while having good time!
If you…
know that ‘real’ people work nights & weekends,
believe that successful people don’t know more, they do more,
feel the restaurant operates at it’s best when you’re there,
take the bull by the horns,
work hard to succeed hard,
aspire to achieve greatness in your career,
About the Sous Chef Role:
Full-time, salaried, Culinary management position, assisting in kitchen operations reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine
Manages daily kitchen and culinary program execution with excellence
Train, mentor and develop the skills of all culinary team members alongside fellow Sous Chef and Chef de Partie(s)
Oversee the scheduling, hiring, and training of culinary Team Members
Demonstrate strong leadership through effective communication and management of line operations during service periods
Monitor daily kitchen cleanliness attacking any repair & maintenance concerns with urgency
Manage menu prep, par levels, weekly inventory and ordering ensuring there is never a shortage of product
Facilitate ongoing training and education of menu to both culinary and hospitality staff
Sous Chef Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of past Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisory experience required
Strong organization and communication skills
Winning mindset and strong work ethic
Fanatical attention to detail
Strong leadership skills and team mentality
Guest focused approach
Desire to learn and grow culinary career
May have or are working towards Red Seal certification
May have Safe Food Handling certificate
Sous Chef Earnings & Perks:
$50,000 - $55,000 annual salary
Team Share Incentive $150/week
Sous Chef Bonus Incentive ($8,000 annually, paid quarterly as earned)
Paid Vacation Time
Daily Management Meals
Comprehensive Management Benefits & Life Insurance Plan – enrolled on day 1
Charcoal Group Team Dining Discount
Comprehensive initial & ongoing training provided
Career growth & ongoing development opportunities
Positive, supportive & inclusive team culture
We want to meet you! Apply now via this ad.
**PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-open hiring initiative. As our venue is under development, interviews will take place both remotely (via phone and/or video calling), as well as in-person. Start date will be determined on a case-by-case basis in the range of April-May 2026. Pre-open training will take place in an established Beertown location, to be determined in cooperation with each Management hire, based on their city of residence and ability to commute. **
Beertown Public House is a concept of the Charcoal Group of Restaurants (an independent company of insane greatness & winner of Food Service Canada’s 2019 Independent Restauranteur of the Year Award). Learn more about Beertown and our rich hospitality history at beertown.ca & charcoalgroup.ca
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
Peterborough, ON (K9H): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Sous Chef: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
Posted Date: 21 Oct 2025
Location: Peterborough Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Charcoal Group of Restaurants
Name: Charcoal Group of Restaurants
Web: https://charcoalgroup.ca/