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Who We Are

Owned by Janet Zuccarini, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group is a tribute to food, family, innovation, and design that respects the past while rewriting the rules. Our mission is to build the most culturally relevant and celebrated collective of restaurants and culinary experiences in the world. Each concept is rooted in transporting experiences – with delicious food, inspiring design, and soulful hospitality. We’re looking for entrepreneurial people who believe in exceptional service, and community and bring contagious passion to all they do.

The Role

The Sous Chef position is built to support the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) and assist with developing our Team Members into strong leaders. They must lead the kitchen team by example, and ensure that our guests are always receiving a consistent, high-quality product in a timely fashion. They will delegate tasks to the team and take on administrative duties such as inventory and ordering.

Operations

• Oversee daily drop-off orders in a timely manner
• Prepare meals and Gusto 54 favourites according to company recipes and as specified by the weekly BEO’s provided by the businesses, adhering to modifications and dietary accommodation whenever necessary
• Support the Retail Operations with daily inventory stocking
• Provide support to junior and temporary kitchen team members with various tasks including cooking, food preparation and presentation
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations
• Manage the kitchen team in the CDC’s absence
• Perform duties in accordance with Ontario Health and Safety Standards and Green Leaf Certification, adhering to all food handling and health & safety procedures

Administration

• Assist with ordering and processing invoices as needed
• Responsible for completing online training including the Gusto 54 Coach Program, and acting on the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Meet food cost targets through maintaining inventory and ordering systems with CDC

Communication

• Work alongside the CDC to map, delegate and execute prep list for the current workload
• Responsible for assisting CDC with monthly inventory
• Troubleshoot issues on-site in a calm and productive manner
• Actively participate in fostering an atmosphere of hard work, discipline, respectful communication, cooperation, and positivity among all staff

Who You Are

• VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
• 2-year previous Senior Cook or Sous Chef experience in high volume kitchen or equivalent experience
• Exceptional time management skills and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of safe food handling and Valid Food Handlers Certification
• Pastry experience

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
• 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.