Head Chef
About Honest Weight
Honest Weight is a 24-seat fishmonger-slash-seafood restaurant in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, celebrated for its ever-changing menu, meticulous fish counter, and warm, neighbourhood feel. We showcase responsibly sourced Canadian and global catch in creative dishes that let the seafood shine.
With a loyal following (Google 4.7★; +0 % 5-star reviews) and various other mentions, our little room punches far above its size. We’re now looking for a Head Chef who shares our obsessive love of the ocean, thrives in a tight-knit kitchen and wants to connect directly and personally with our customers.
What You’ll Do
Lead a Small, Mighty Team – Manage and mentor a 5-to-7-person kitchen team, fostering a collaborative culture where everyone participates in all aspects of the kitchen.
Own the Menu – Build seasonal à-la-carte specials that celebrate lesser-known species while honouring crowd-favourites l
Champion Sustainable Sourcing – Work directly with our trusted purveyors to secure traceable product and minimise waste through whole-fish utilisation.
Deliver Consistent Excellence – Set and maintain exacting standards for flavour, presentation, portioning, and timing—our regulars know when something’s off.
Run an Efficient, Profitable Kitchen – Oversee ordering, inventory, and COGS; schedule staff for a six-day service week (Tue–Sun) that balances busy weekends with chef-life sustainability.
Collaborate on the Guest Experience – Partner with front-of-house to craft wine-pairing notes, oyster-bar experiences, and an elevated retail experience.
Safety & Compliance – Uphold PHO, fire-code, and allergen protocols; maintain our spotless health-inspection record.
What We’re Looking For
Seafood Authority – 5+ years in a seafood-forward kitchen, including at least 2 years in a Head/Executive Sous role; confident with filleting, ageing, dry-brining, curing, smoking and live-shellfish handling.
Leadership in Close Quarters – Ability to coach, inspire, and give clear feedback in a line where every word carries.
Business Acumen – Proven track record of meeting food-cost and labour targets without compromising quality.
Certifications – Food Handler’s, WHMIS; Red Seal or equivalent an asset.
Community Spirit – Eagerness to greet returning diners by name and represent Honest Weight at outside events
Why Honest Weight
Work-Life Balance – maximum 40 hour work week
Small-Team Love – No anonymous employees—just a handful of passionate cooks committed to each other’s growth and support.
Fantastic customers – Cook for guests who appreciate what you do!
Competitive Package – Salary commensurate with experience, tip-out share, extended health benefits after 3 months, family meals, generous staff discounts
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a paid working interview and seafood tasting.
Come steer the kitchen of one of Toronto’s most beloved little rooms and help us keep the city’s nicest customers coming back for more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Dental care
Paid time off
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Work Location: In person