Line Cook

Escape Manor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new dining and entertainment venue in Ottawa seeks a Line Cook to join their kitchen team. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, and developing menu ideas. The ideal candidate has experience in professional kitchens and a strong passion for hospitality. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Discounted or free food

Store discount

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in professional kitchens.
• Valid Food Handler's Certification.
• Passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef.
• Enable a fun work environment and ensure productivity.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Food Handler's Certification

Sense of urgency

Attitude towards hospitality

Education

Experience in professional kitchens

Working towards Red Seal designation

Job description

Overview

Escape Manor is a massive new dining, cocktail and gaming lounge in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The 11,000 square foot, 600-person capacity Manor Lounge and Escape Manor hybrid location offer upscale casual dining, scratch cocktails, craft beer, games, puzzles, escapes, a Bocce court and a gamified way to experience darts. The Manor is seeking top talent to usher this new offering into the roaring twenties of human reconnection.

The Manor Lounge offers full lunch and dinner as well as late-night services and will host multiple group functions and events. Delectable shareables, surprise & delight features and group menus will impress and wow the 60-seat lounge, 40-seat parlour, 20-seat bar and the 100-seat patio.

Job Summary: Working alongside Escape Manor's Executive Chef & Kitchen team, the Line Cook will be a cooperative partner in the success of our food offerings, including A La Carte and Catering. Liaise with suppliers, other staff and management to ensure the safe, smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Benchmarks for Success: Drawing on a few years of experience in professional kitchens, you have a valid Food Handler's Certification, and you might be working towards a Red Seal designation. You should possess a sense of urgency, a winning attitude, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Note: This list is not exhaustive and represents a snapshot of a typical week. It could include all, some, or none of these (or other tasks as required / assigned).

Business:

• Opening / Closing Kitchen
• Maintenance of Daily / Weekly & Periodic Deep Clean Duties
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen alongside the Executive Chef
• Help establish "Escape Manor" as a premiere entertainment brand in the city
• Understand budgets, forecasts and other operational targets
• Lead by example and be a resource to all members of the team

People:

• Work with the GM and Chef on new menu ideas
• Develop a culture of service excellence and "cheerleading" to drive staff engagement
• Enable a fun work environment and ensure productivity

Facilities and Systems:

• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, BOH and all Food Storage areas
• Develop storage and inventory systems for Supplies and Sundries
• Ensure venue is fully stocked with all necessary supplies and backups
• Cover Prep Cook & Line Cook

This position is for you if you love cooking and want to be part of the newest entertainment experience to hit the Hammer. Please send a resume and cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$18.00 per hour

Benefits: Discounted or free food; Store discount

Work Location: In person