Executive Chef

Costa Sorrento; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Sorrento in Markham, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to join our Italian culinary team. This role involves preparation and cooking of traditional Italian dishes, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high food safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in Italian restaurants.

Strong culinary skills and knowledge of Italian regional cuisine are required, along with a commitment to quality and teamwork. Employment will start immediately.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience in managing Italian restaurants.
• Good knowledge of Italian regional cuisine.
• Food lover, ambitious, hands-on, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking traditional Italian dishes.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure a clean, organized kitchen.
• Menu planning focusing on seasonal ingredients and authentic recipes.
• Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Knowledge of Italian Regional Cuisine

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Costa Sorrento is a Traditional Casual Italian Restaurant, focus on Italian Regional cuisine, with a prevalence to Amalfi coast Cusine. We make Home made Pasta, Bread, Desserts and Gelato.

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

• At least 5 Years of proven Experience in managing Italian Restaurants.
• Good Knowledge of Italian Regional Cuisine, with a previous experience in Italian restaurants.
• English spoken.
• Food lover, Ambitious, Hands on, Committed.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef de Cuisine to join our Italian culinary team!

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking traditional Italian dishes.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure a clean, organized kitchen.
• Menu planning, focusing on seasonal ingredients and authentic recipes.
• Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good Experience of Italian Regional cuisine dishes, mainly southern Italian.

Employment will start immediately.