Sous Chef Jobs in Montréal
The sous chef runs the kitchen when the chef is not there and runs the pass when they are. In Montréal, it is the step where cooking stops being only about your station and starts being about ordering, scheduling, cost and the people on the line with you.
Also called: second in command, kitchen supervisor
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What it pays in Montréal
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
What the job involves
- Run service on the pass, call tickets and control timing and quality
- Manage ordering, receiving, inventory and food cost
- Build schedules, train new cooks and hold the line accountable
- Develop and cost specials with the head chef
- Own health and safety compliance in the kitchen
Who hires for this role
- Restaurants
- Hotels
How hiring works on Waldo
- Create your profile once — experience, availability, roles and neighbourhoods.
- Swipe through real openings that match what you asked for.
- When the venue swipes back, a chat opens automatically.
- Arrange a trial shift or interview directly in the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do you become a sous chef in Montréal?
Almost always by promotion from within after holding every station on a line and showing you can run a shift without the chef. Two to four solid years on the line is a typical baseline, and being able to manage cost and schedules is what separates candidates who get the title from cooks who just cook fast.
What does a sous chef earn in Montréal?
Posted ranges commonly sit around $23 to $32 an hour, or an equivalent salary, depending on the size of the kitchen and the volume of the room. Hotels and larger groups tend to pay at the upper end and offer more structured benefits than independent restaurants.
Is a sous chef role salaried or hourly?
Both exist in Montréal. Independent restaurants often keep sous chefs hourly with overtime, while hotels and restaurant groups more frequently salary the position. Ask how many hours the salary actually assumes — in kitchens, that number matters more than the headline figure.
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