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1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

Archive Hospitality

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1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

Toronto, Ontario (view on map)

Posted 8 days ago

Job Description

A collection of heritage-driven, neighbourhood-centric hotels. 

Archive Hospitality Group began with a mission: Revitalize architectural landmarks as vibrant places that anchor and contribute to the community. We reimagine historic buildings deeply rooted in their location and welcome travelers and locals alike to share memorable experiences. From the people and places we encounter to the connections we make; we aim to create space for all. We strive to bring the same level of quality, commitment, and dedication we give to our properties to the Archive Team. 

Position: Sous Chef (6 month contract), The Postmark Hotel, Newmarket

The Role at a Glance: This position plays a key role within our hotels. Reporting to The Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will be directly involved with the leadership and menu development of our various outlets.  Working alongside the Executive Chef, you will manage a motivated team of cooks, ensure a clean and efficient working environment, keep food and labour costs in line, and be involved in daily mentoring, team briefings and the overall refinement of the culinary program at the hotel.  

Your Day To Day Duties:

• Collaborate with Executive Chef and General Manager, to help on the development of the food & drink menu for our restaurant outlets and our events spaces.  
• Demonstrate culinary creativity
• Mentor the next generation of cooks 
• Manage a high functioning kitchen, including food preparation and production, and training of kitchen team members on service and presentation techniques  
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared in a timely manner 
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation practices of food prep areas and upholds the kitchen team members to standards 
• Order food supplies and ensure that food quality and standards are maintained at all times  
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure a smooth operation 
• Ensure that guests experience the highest quality 5 star culinary standards 
• Maintain strict control on food portioning and wastage  
• Participate in departmental training initiatives and stay current on international food trends and industry practices  
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships, professional, friendly attitude towards guests and team members 
• Comply with all Archive standards, policies and procedures at all times.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

You have:

• 1 - 3+ years of industry experience in a culinary leadership role 
• Associate degree in culinary arts (preferred)
• Proven ability to develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team 
• Passion about cooking and culinary arts  
• Exposure to P&L management including budgeting and forecasting and overall kitchen cost control  
• Safe Food Handling Certification  
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen & outlet dining team members and guests 
• The ability to solve problems and provide solutions  

Room to Grow: We are expanding to new locations and the right candidate could see opportunities to not only grow within the business, but work in new and exciting places. We have a wide array of roles, and always prefer to recruit from within, putting team members in the best position to advance their careers 

What We Offer:  A fun and fast-paced environment; casual and flexible work environment. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and making every guest experience a memorable one. Competitive salary, incentive & benefits.

Inclusivity: Our team fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging for both team members and guests. We celebrate diversity, collaboration and uniqueness.

About Postmark Hotel:

Archive's newest addition to our hotel collection is The Postmark Hotel. Dating back to 1914, the Postmark has always been a place for connection. Once a historical post office and community hub on Newmarket’s charming Main Street and now the highly anticipated Postmark Hotel, we operate with an emphasis on community, art, and gathering. Our thoughtfully designed space has room for you to meet, dine and drink, as well as space to host your most important get-togethers, from group dinners to business meetings and retreats.