Connor Bennett
Exec Sous Chef
Toronto,ON
Summary
Executive Sous Chef with 14 years of experience, most recently specializing in fine dining, innovative culinary techniques, and mentorship. Enhancing kitchen efficiency and teamwork. Demonstrated success in maintaining seamless kitchen operations and providing outstanding dining experiences. Creative, artistic, and dedicated to sourcing and utilizing local, seasonal ingredients. Classically trained culinary professional committed to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
George Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario
05.2015 - 10.2025
- Led kitchen operations, managing culinary team in high-volume environments.
- Designed double and triple-sided blind tasting menus to accommodate guest restrictions.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and portion sizes of all plated dishes.
- Provided hands-on training to chefs and cooks, enhancing team skills.
- Fostered teamwork among kitchen personnel, cultivating a positive work environment.
- Created innovative recipes using diverse techniques for fine dining presentation.
- Executed special events and private dining experiences tailored to guest preferences alongside the event team.
- Managed inventory, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, and equipment upkeep.
Line Cook
Cara Operations
Ajax & Ottawa, Ontario
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Chef de Partie
Centurion Conference & Event Center
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
Education
Food Handler Certificate
Canadian Institute of Food Safety
02-2024
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation "A"
LIFESAVING SOCIETY
03-2023
Corso Base - NAPCA
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli
Chicago / USA02-2023
Diploma - Culinary Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa04-2015
Skills
- Molecular gastronomy
- Animal butchery
- Confectionery
- Boulangerie
- Food pairing
- Fine dining expertise with tasting menus
- International cuisine
- Sustainable practices
- Waste reduction
- Catering and events
- Recipe development
Certification
Red Seal
Interprovincial Standard Endorsement
Ontario
Sept.2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
George Restaurant
05.2015 - 10.2025
Line Cook
Cara Operations
05.2014 - 04.2015
Chef de Partie
Centurion Conference & Event Center
09.2013 - 04.2014
Food Handler Certificate
Canadian Institute of Food Safety
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation "A"
LIFESAVING SOCIETY
Corso Base - NAPCA
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli
Diploma - Culinary Management
Algonquin College
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