Job details

Who We Are

 

Gusto 101, in Toronto’s thriving King Street West neighbourhood, is as busy today as the day it opened in 2012. With design firm Munge Leung, owner Janet Zuccarini transformed a former dilapidated auto repair garage into a cozy industrial enoteca. In addition to serving up fresh authentic Italian dishes ... with some global twists, Gusto boasts several firsts that have made Toronto’s restaurant aficionados take notice: first restaurant in Toronto to sell wine-on-tap for $1 an ounce; first restaurant patio in the city to have an all-seasons retractable glass roof.

 

The Role

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

·      Meets food cost target through maintaining inventory and ordering systems

·      Support 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 regular basis

·      Implement plans and corrective actions to address any inventory variances

·      Manage labour cost through scheduling

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

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

·      Demonstrating a high level of self-discipline in work habits, work quality, and the pursuit of new professional knowledge & skills

 

Who You Are

 

Preference will be given to those who possess:

·      Previous experience in high volume kitchen or equivalent experience of 3-years

·      Time management skills

·      Thorough understanding of safe food handling

·      Excellent leadership and communication skills

·      Valid Food Handlers Certification

·      Valid WHMIS Certification

 

What We Offer:

As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 family, 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 (ex. Headspace, ClassPass)

·      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.