Line Cook

Chop Steakhouse & Bar; Pickering; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Moxies is seeking a motivated leader to join its leadership team in Canada. You will guide culinary production, lead shifts alongside senior leaders, and foster a positive team atmosphere while upholding high standards for quality and cost control.

The role emphasizes developing others, continuous improvement, and opportunities to participate in leadership development seminars and national restaurant openings across Canada and the USA.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar with strong culinary production skills
• Desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Committed to continuous improvement and to being inclusive and embracing diversity

Responsibilities

• Produce all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications of the company (Moxies)
• Actively lead shifts, in support of senior leadership team members while helping to manage budgetary goals
• Contribute to a positive team morale through contests and supporting team members on shift
• Assist in ensuring the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while balancing costs daily

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. Whether you are looking to gain and practice valuable leadership skills or take the next step to learn more about business management, we are here to train, mentor and develop you further into your career, while supporting your life goals.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications of the company
• Actively lead shifts, in support of senior leadership team members while helping to manage budgetary goals
• Contribute to a positive team morale through contests and supporting team members on shift
• Assist in ensuring the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while balancing costs daily

Key Requirements

• Previous culinary experience in a full-service restaurant or bar with strong culinary production skills
• Desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Energetic and positive
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity
• Previous culinary leadership experience considered an asset

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA

From handcrafted dishes to signature cocktails and award-winning hospitality. Moxies has invited our guests to savour the moment across 50+ locations in Canada and in the United States for more than 30 years.
Drawing inspiration from his experience in a Michelin-recognized restaurant and designing the menu for the James Beard House Canada 150th celebration, Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson delivers culinary excellence under a commitment to the craft of cooking and the personal mantra, “if it isn’t right, it doesn’t leave the kitchen.” Chef Brandon has created an entire menu of artfully crafted, fresh flavours exclusive to Moxies. All served in a captivating ambience by a team dedicated to making Moxies the best part of your day.