Tucked away on Brunswick just south of Bloor, a next generation of hotel is currently being built. Our 24 room property will mix the best of boutique hotels, airbnb and cutting edge technology. We’re developing a modern hospitality company that will provide our guests with an authentic city experience, inspiring them to discover the neighbourhood and live like a local. We are currently seeking a Garde Manger who will realize our vision and exemplify a new approach to Toronto’s service industry.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about a unity based work environment and helping to build a culture where everyone is happy to help. Being inclusive is the aim, The Annex seeks to break away from the the ‘too cool for school’ mentality. We are focused on people, from staff to customers, straying from the traditional table steps of service, looking to put the classic model on its head. We want to know what you would like to change about Toronto service, and why you are excited about being apart of that movement.
What you will do:
- Independently run the food program. You have creative control within vendors ideology. Meaning, you are able to expand and adjust the Annex breakfast and dinner menus as you see fit. You are someone who is ambitious, driven, passionate about working with food and as part of a team, and see this opportunity as a pre-curser to achieving future goals.
- Lead a team of sous chefs. Collectively, you will assemble breakfast/lunch and dinner prep with specific focus on plating.
- Be Responsible for ordering food, projecting and tracking sales of popular items, and creating a visual representation of assembled plates.
- Work collaboratively with the General Manager to provide smooth service and contribute to our dynamic environment.
- Act as an ambassador for The Annex. You will represent the Annex in the neighbourhood and across the city, and actively build and maintain relationships with our partners and neighbours.
About you:
- You are a problem solver; you thrive on looking at problems from a creative perspective, and making quick, effective decisions in the best interests of the hotel and our guests.
- You are approachable; your calm and enthusiastic demeanor has a positive impact on our guests. They want to talk to you and sit with you to add to their experience.
- People-savvy; you’re super-comfortable working a diverse group of people and thrive in situations where you are behind the bar by yourself and you are in your comfort zone.
- You are welcoming; you are warm, friendly, outgoing, positive, confident, flexible, resourceful, creative. You are also a team player who shines when interacting with people of any age, race, religion or sexual orientation.
- You are flexible; working at a modern independent hotel means you are able to adjust any plan of action when needed.
- You are experienced in your field and you are looking for a new opportunity to change the way you see service. You are excited to be a part of a new culture that will represent the Annex and Toronto.
- A people person; you thrive on building, maintaining and deepening relationships. You understand that not everyone needs to think like you and can find value and patience with differing points of view. You know how to inspire others to do their best work.
- You love Toronto, and are always in the know about what’s happening in the city. You’d rather send a guest to the city’s best underground food or art event than the CN tower.
At our core the Annex is:
Welcoming: we embrace people with open arms and never take ourselves too seriously. Travelling can be stressful enough, so let’s not make it any harder.
Crafted: everything we do is carefully considered and done with intention. You can feel the care and skill applied to every detail.
Dynamic: we are not the status quo. From menus to programming, you can expect us to do things differently.
Current: we’re on top of culture, not behind it. We find inspiration in the latest and greatest, and don’t let trends get in the way of quality.
Resourceful: no problem is too big to solve. We are creative and use our resources wisely to ensure our guests are delighted.
Why Work with Us?
Besides a competitive hourly rate of $17.00, you will help to reshape the industry. You will learn every single day, surrounded by successful business mentors who want to see you succeed. We’ll be growing a lot over the coming years and succeeding at this first location will provide you with the opportunity to also grow with us.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to this posting; including an outline of what you feel makes a truly authentic local Toronto experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
