Employer: AFG Management Inc.
Job title: Private Event Chef
Job code: 62200
Workplace: Salon Private Dining
Work location: 162 Cumberland Street, Suite 55b Toronto, ON M5R 3N5
Annually: 74,074
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Vacancies: 1
Language: English
About the company:
Salon is Alo Food Group’s first space solely devoted to private events, conveniently located in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Salon offers customizable dining experiences, including multi-course tasting menus inspired by Alo Food Group’s fine-dining flagship restaurant, Alo. The venue hosts weddings and celebrations, cocktail receptions, brand activations, corporate events, and other private functions.
Alo Food Group is seeking a Private Events Chef to join the culinary team at Salon Private Dining.
Job duties:
Plan, coordinate and execute culinary requirements for private events, including buffets, passed canapés and multi-course meals.
Select, develop and standardize recipes to ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation.
Prepare and update prep lists based on event menus and operational requirements.
Oversee culinary operations for private events from preparation and setup through service and completion.
Delegate tasks and provide direction and training to junior kitchen staff.
Ensure all dishes meet established standards for quality, taste, texture and presentation.
Monitor food and labour costs and assist with inventory, ordering and waste reduction.
Coordinate with the Chef de Cuisine, front-of-house staff and Alo Food Group team regarding event and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health and safety standards.
Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required.
Cook's trade certification or equivalent culinary education, credentials or training is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial food preparation is required.
Experience in private events, catering, or fine-dining operations is required.
Experience in menu planning, recipe development and standardization, food costing, and inventory management is required.
Experience training, mentoring, and providing direction to junior kitchen staff is required.
Strong knowledge of professional food preparation, cooking techniques, ingredients, plating, and presentation standards is required.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, as required.
Comfortable working in hot and humid kitchen conditions for extended periods while maintaining focus and efficiency throughout service.
How to Apply: jobresumes2026@gmail.com
