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Who We Are

 

Gusto 501 brings an authentic, community-driven culinary experience to Toronto’s east end. In partnership with award-winning architecture and design firm, Partisans, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group is transforming the once-auto body shop at 501 King St. East into five levels of open-air dining space, each with its own unique food and drink menu. This architecturally significant addition to Toronto Corktown neighbourhood is punctuated by a floor-to-ceiling glass façade and reclaimed terracotta accents.

 

The Role

·      Promotes Guest Satisfaction by ensuring all food is executed to standard

·      Meets food cost target through maintaining inventory and ordering systems

·      Support Executive Chef in Menu development

·      Trains all cooks on the proper and consistent execution of all dishes

·      Maintaining a spotlessly clean kitchen and back of house

·      Adhering to all food handling and health & safety procedures

·      Maintenance of equipment and building, scheduling repairs as needed

·      Review and evaluate vendor/supplier pricing on a regular basis

·      Implement plans and corrective actions to address any inventory variances

·      Manage labour cost through scheduling and cutting of employees

·      Conducting Line Checks and Pre-shift meetings prior to service

·      Fostering an atmosphere of respectful communication, cooperation and positivity among all staff

 

Preference will be given to candidates with:

·      3 years Senior Cook or 1 year Sous Chef prior experience

·      Solid technical culinary foundation

·      Strong leadership and communication skills

·      Valid Food Handlers Certification

·      Valid WHMIS Certification

·      Valid First Aid Certification

 

What We Offer

 

·      As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 famiglia, we are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including:

·      A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program, powered by League

·      24-7 access to a health concierge and discounted memberships to wellness-driven products

·      Discounted dining privileges at all of our restaurants

·      Consistent schedule and safe, positive work environment

·      Access to regular training and development programming

 

Gusto 54 is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

 

Kindly note, candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.