Chef

Cactus Club Cafe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness spending account

Vacation program

Cactus dining card

Annual education allowance

Job summary

Cactus Club Cafe in Toronto, Ontario seeks an accomplished Chef to lead culinary operations and inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will drive sales and profit while upholding food quality excellence, strong standards, and service excellence.

We value professionalism, creative leadership, and a hands-on approach. You will build brand strength, pursue continued culinary acumen, and may obtain Food Safe and Occupational First Aid Certification as part of our growth-ready

Qualifications

• Must drive sales and protect food quality while upholding standards.
• Commitment to professionalism and continuous culinary development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with partners.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to strengthen the Cactus brand.
• Willing to obtain Food Safe and Occupational First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations to deliver guest experiences.
• Uphold hospitality standards and train teams.
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining food quality.

Skills

Drive sales and profit

Food quality excellence

Operational standards

Service excellence

Professionalism and culinary acumen

Communication

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Food Safe Certification

Occupational First Aid Certification

Job description

Our Chefs are leaders dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and taking initiative in all aspects of culinary restaurant operations. With a passion for motivating and empowering their teams, they ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding the organization’s values and goals. They foster an environment of creativity and collaboration, where kitchen partners can grow, learn, and reach their full potential. By driving sales and profit, our Chefs inspire their teams to deliver top-quality food, creating memorable experiences for every guest.

You Are

• Able to drive sales and profit while ensuring food quality excellence, strong operational standards and delivering service excellence
• Committed to professionalism and building on your craft through continued culinary acumen
• An expert communicator who is able to build relationships with fellow partners through confidence, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• An entrepreneur who will strengthen the Cactus brand by challenging the status quo and inspiring the future generation of leaders within the organization
• Willing to obtain Food Safe and Occupational First Aid Certification

We Will

• Hold ourselves to the highest standard as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Great Place to Work Canada, and one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• Ensure hospitality excellence is at the heart of our employee experience through specialized training and empowerment
• Create opportunity to achieve professional goals with our continued expansion in Canada and the US
• Provide an unbeatable business education to help advance your career, through carefully crafted training + development programs
• Support your well-being with a company-provided benefits package, wellness spending account, vacation program, a Cactus dining card, and an annual education allowance
• Provide a comprehensive compensation package between $90,000 - $170,000 that takes various factors into consideration, including market rates, experience and qualifications

Continuously on the grow, Cactus Club Cafe is one of the most successful concepts in Canada and our expansion will continue. We are always looking for talented and inspiring individuals to join our team. This position is for an existing, open vacancy.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only reach out if you are selected to move forward in the interview process.

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