Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. As a leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering delicious meals to our guests.
As a leader in our kitchen, you will have the opportunity to lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, creating atmosphere, and ensuring profitability.
Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavours and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.
Key Responsibilities
Being a Culinary supervisor is about being an inspirational leader in all aspects of culinary operations - instilling positive culture, developing leadership and role modelling hospitality. In this role, some of your responsibilities will also include:
Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
Ensure the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day-to-day operations
Key Requirements
3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
Passion for the highest level of food quality
Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
Strong patience and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals
Opportunities
With our company, you will have the chance to:
Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner to meet service demands.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace, including proper storage of food items.
- Follow food safety guidelines and regulations to ensure the health and safety of all guests.
- Assist with inventory management, including receiving and storing food supplies.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during service hours.
- Help train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
