Job Description

Chef De Cuisine - Cafe Paradise

Job Title:

Chef De Cuisine

Location:

Paradise Theatre Entertainment Corporation

Term:

Full-time

Salary Expectation:

$50000 annual salary plus 2.5k health benefits,

Reports To:

Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef

Organization Description

Paradise Entertainment Corporation

Paradise Entertainment Corporation ("Paradise") manages multi-concept venues located at 1006-1014 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Paradise Theatre, a historic venue since 1937, now serves as a leading multi-purpose venue featuring music, film, literary arts, comedy, and performance following a significant renovation. Adjacent facilities include a high-end restaurant, private dining room, cocktail bar, and a wine bottle shop and cafe. The venue also accommodates corporate bookings and event catering.



Under the leadership of the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine is integral to the Paradise restaurant team. Responsibilities include:

Food Preparation:

Managing dinner service production, station management, daily ordering, kitchen cleaning, and equipment maintenance.

Staff Management:

Delegating tasks, training new staff, monitoring inventory,scheduling, and maintaining quality control and team morale.
Key Responsibilities

Paradise Strategy & Operations:

Develop culinary and guest experience objectives. Maintain strong communication across departments, particularly with events and Front-of-House (FOH).

Culinary Management:

Oversee all food production for various dining concepts. Execution ensuring consistency with standards and quality.

Training:

Assist in coordinating all training activities for kitchen Increase employee knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles. Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff. Identify training needs and design and implement programs to address educational deficiencies. Manage employee performance through training, coaching, or corrective action as required, ensuring proper communication to the Chef de Cuisine.

Human Resource Management:

Ensure the morale of the kitchen staff is maintained by practicing positive strategies to motivate staff, encourage self-esteem, and efficiency. Provide input for performance appraisals and disciplinary action. Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner. Promote professional work habits, encourage staff to act with integrity and recognize

Guest Interaction:

Engage with FOH management to ensure food production consistently exceeds expectations. Respond promptly and positively to all internal and external guest requests and complaints.

Requirements:

Work Environment:

Loud and busy, requiring long hours and weekend work.

Physical Demands:

Requires good sensory skills, physical dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience:

1-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a stimulating environment, perfect for a professional looking to advance their career in the culinary arts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care
Experience:

Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person