Sous Chef

Hargrave Street Market is growing our HSM Catering team and looking for a driven, organized Sous Chef to join us.

From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, you’ll help lead the culinary execution and ensure every detail comes together to create an outstanding guest experience.

What to be excited for in this role:

• Ensuring compliance with strict health and safety standards.
• Implementing service standards and training staff to improve productivity and restaurant image.
• Overseeing the preparation, cooking, and plating of all meals in a timely manner.
• Supporting and directing kitchen staff including performing prep work and dishwashing.
• Providing support and leadership to all members of the BOH team.
• Product ordering and receiving deliveries in accordance to volume of expected sales and par levels.
• Compiling and executing cleaning duties and prep lists.
• Writing and executing a cohesive menu.
• Participating and contributing to meetings with the F&B team to improve operations, promotions and identify where to cut waste.
• Preparing and executing catering contracts.
• Perform other duties as required that align with the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the organization.

What we need from you:

• 2+ years of experience in catering and have an extensive background in executing line service and catering.
• Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Previous experience coordinating weddings, corporate events, or large-scale catering events is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Display strong leadership, ethics, and motivational skills to lead a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Ability to stand and move throughout event spaces for extended periods.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Must be available for a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person