Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef
Reporting to: Abedalhady Almourady
NOC Code: 62200
# of Openings: 1
Type of Position: Permanent; Full-time
No. of positions: 1
Term: Permanent
Salary: $28.50 per hour CAD to $29.50 per hour CAD depending on experience
Benefits: CPP, EI & WSIB
Hours: 44 hours per week
Employer: Eat Canada Inc. (“Eat Canada”), operating as“Azkadenya Mezza Diner
Business Address: 235 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 1Z4, Canada
Work Location: 235 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 1Z4, Canada and various locations across Ontario
Website address: https://azkadenya.ca/
Contact email: aalmourady@eatglobal.co

About Us:

Azkadenya is a brand under EAT, an innovative and forward-looking global restaurant franchising group, operates 50+ outlets and customer interfaces under 27 distinct popular brands, in over 14 cities and three continents. Established in the heart of the Middle East, by Mid-Eastern, Azkadenya is an authentic Mediterranean fast casual restaurant and experience embracing middle eastern hospitality, cuisine, and culture. Featuring delicious Mezza to share, signature plates, wraps, salads and desserts in a setting inspired by neo-retro nod to Mediterranean 50’s ads and artwork, collaged on wallpapers and table covers.
For more information, please visit our website at https://azkadenya.ca/pages/about-us
Job Summary:

Azkadenya Mezza Diner is currently seeking an Executive Chef. The individual will be responsible for being the head of the entire kitchen operation at the restaurant, managing inventory, budgeting, menu planning, training, plating, and all kitchen staff, from sous chefs to dishwashers. The individual will also ensure the high standard of food quality and that service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Ensuring high-quality culinary dishes are being served to customers, and customers
satisfaction is the main goal;
• Ensuring dishes are being served on an efficient schedule to increase restaurant overall profitability;
• Supervising and coordinates pricing and preparation of menus;
• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities;
• Identifying any problems that arise in the kitchen and resolving them quickly; and
• Responsible for maximizing the productivity of kitchen staff.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ proven work experience as an Executive Chef;
• Secondary School Diploma required;
• Must have a valid Food Safety Certificate;
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience in mentoring and developing culinary talent;
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays

How to Apply:

Please forward your cover letter and resume by email to shawarmamainc@gmail.com with the heading “Executive Chef” in the subject line in order to be considered for the position. Please apply by email only.

We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted.