Who We Are:
Located at 96 Ossington, Azhar Kitchen & Bar is a neighbourhood gathering place for soulful Middle Eastern-inspired food and drink — hand-made and fire-cooked. With a wood-fired grill at the centre of the open kitchen, expect a transporting taste of Old World cuisine with imaginative twists in an intimate space that will quickly feel like your own. Azhar brings together two of the most celebrated Toronto restaurant leaders with Chef Stuart Cameron (formerly Executive Chef of Byblos, Patria & Mira) and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini (Gusto 54 Restaurant Group).
The Role:
Curate an Awesome Guest Experience
Follow and enforce systems to ensure consistency in product and service
Touch tables and build rapport with Guests and perform quality investigations
Maintain Pristine Physical Plant
Perform Guest recoveries when necessary
Marketplace & Table Service
This role is a functional role of supporting the café & marketplace operation and table service when needed
Create a Supportive, Safe and Growth Oriented Work Environment
Foster an environment of happy people making people happy
Conduct Pre-Shift meetings
Audit Staff performances and give in the moment feedback
Work Safely in accordance with Health & Safety Act
Hold regular training meetings to consistently develop knowledge and skills of team members
Manage Daily Operations
Perform Comps, Voids and other POS functions
Ensure restaurant is staffed to maintain optimal profit margins
Inspect and sign for incoming orders
Open/Close restaurant in accordance with daily checklists
Follow and Enforce Company Policies and Procedures
Cash handling & reconciliation – balance tills, provide due-backs
Continually Develop Management Skills
Ongoing development of product knowledge
Use strategic thinking when collaborating with GM on new systems and processes
Keeping up to date with Industry Trends
Who You Are:
The right person for this role has a strong hospitality leadership background and prioritizes both guest and team member experience. The ideal candidate is equal parts people and process-driven with an aptitude for creating efficiencies at all levels of the business.
Preference will be given to those who possess:
A minimum of one (1) years in a leadership role
Proficient in full-service restaurant functions
Excellent communication skills at all levels of an organization
Strategic, entrepreneurial, and innovative thinker
Valid First Aid, Smart Serve, WHMIS Certification
Passionate, positive, and approachable
What We Offer:
As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 famiglia, we are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including:
A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program, powered by League
24-7 access to a health concierge and discounted memberships to wellness-driven products (ex. Headspace, ClassPass)
Discounted dining privileges at all of our restaurants
Consistent schedule and safe, positive work environment
Access to regular training and development programming
Competitive salary
Gusto 54 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
Kindly note, candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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