Job Description

Company Overview

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto that specializes in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready to eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goodies, and curated hard to find groceries.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Food Service Manager to join our team at Summerhill Market in the heart of our community. This role is pivotal in ensuring our customers receive exceptional service and high-quality food, contributing to our mission of happiness and joy.

Role and Responsibilities

Core Cooking & Kitchen Operations

Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes consistently to the restaurant's standard. Running a kitchen section (grill, sauce, larder, pastry, etc.) independently. Assisting with menu planning, including seasonal specials and daily features. Monitoring portion control and minimizing food waste. Assisting with recipe development and testing.

Team Leadership & Training

Supervising commis chefs, apprentices, and kitchen porters. Delegating tasks and ensuring workflow runs smoothly during service. Supporting the sous chef in staff training, coaching, and development. Providing feedback and encouraging professional growth of junior staff.

Stock, Ordering & Cost Control

Assisting with stock rotation and inventory checks. Helping place orders with suppliers and verifying deliveries. Ensuring proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforcing food hygiene and kitchen safety standards at all times. Maintaining compliance with HACCP and local food safety regulations. Monitoring cleaning schedules and ensuring all equipment is maintained. Responding to and preventing potential hazards in the kitchen.

Operational & Management Support

Taking charge of the kitchen in the absence of the sous chef or head chef. Communicating effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service. Assisting in performance reviews and recruitment of kitchen staff. Supporting the head and sous chef in implementing new systems and standards. Contributing ideas for improving kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Culinary diploma, degree, or equivalent professional cookery qualification (often preferred but not always required). Food Safety and Hygiene certification Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Experience managing a kitchen section and assisting with supervision of staff. Proven track record of delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Skillset requirements:

Ability to work well with others and be part of a team Proper rotation of ingredients and inventory Ability to use scales to weigh foods and proper operation of equipment Assist as required with packaging and pricing Expert knowledge of products, preparation, and safe handling Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds or less Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location.

Equity Statement:

At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Store discount Vision care
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Cooking: 5 years (preferred) Management: 5 years (preferred) Leadership: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person