Job details

Who We Are

Inspired by home-style cooking infused with the warmth and vibrancy of Jamaica’s culture and people, Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen melds old and new, inside and out to create a transporting dining experience complete with delicious Caribbean cooking, eclectic design and soulful hospitality. Located in a restored circa-1890 row house, Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen is designed to transport your senses to the Caribbean islands.

The Role

• Promotes Guest Satisfaction by ensuring all food is executed to standard
• Meets food cost target through maintaining inventory and ordering systems
• Support Executive Chef in Menu development
• Trains all cooks on the proper and consistent execution of all dishes
• Maintaining a spotlessly clean kitchen and back of house
• Adhering to all food handling and health & safety procedures
• Maintenance of equipment and building, scheduling repairs as needed
• Review and evaluate vendor/supplier pricing on regular basis
• Implement plans and corrective actions to address any inventory variances
• Manage labour cost through scheduling and cutting of team members
• Conducting Line Checks and Pre-shift meetings prior to service
• Fostering an atmosphere of hard work, discipline, respectful communication, cooperation and positivity amongst all team members
• Demonstrating high level of self-discipline in work habits, work quality, and the pursuit of new professional knowledge & skills

Who You Are

The right person for this role has a strong organizational skill and prioritizes service and cleanliness above all else.

Preference will be given to those who possess:

• Previous experience in high volume kitchen or equivalent experience of 3-years
• Time management skills
• Thorough understanding of safe food handling
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of Jamaican cuisine
• Valid Food Handlers Certification
• Valid WHMIS Certification
• Valid First Aid Certification

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

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.