RESPONSIBILITIES Have a thorough understanding of our culinary offerings and confidently describe each dish to guests. Assist with food running, ensuring that orders are delivered accurately and promptly. Stay on top of water service and proactively assist guests to ensure a seamless experience. Ensure polished plates, glassware, cutlery, and other essentials are always available for the team. Follow opening, closing, and all other standard operating procedures to maintain a smooth operation. Work closely with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure all guests needs are met efficiently and effectively. Ensure server stations are fully stocked and prepared for each service. Assist bartenders with any necessary tasks to ensure the bar runs smoothly. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and grooming, representing the brand with professionalism.
REQUIREMENTS Exceptional hospitality, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and speed. Able to work long-standing shifts and perform physical tasks like lifting and pushing. Flexible to work full-time hours (4+ shifts per week), including Sunday and Monday availability, and evenings. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
From a five year old orphan on the streets of Chennai (Madras), India, to establishing himself as one of Toronto’s top celebrated chefs, the journey for Chef Sash Simpson has been as challenging as it has been triumphant.
At eight years old, Sash was adopted by Canadian philanthropists, and Families for Children orphanage founders, Sandra and Lloyd Simpson. His new home, split between Montreal and Toronto with thirty-one siblings, was a bright contrast to the lonely life of destitution he left behind. However, it would be these two opposing worlds that would influence Sash’s culinary career.
At fourteen, Sash developed a talent and passion for food. Being a quick study, he excelled in various kitchens throughout the city. However with the determination of a child surviving alone on the streets of India, his appetite for knowledge would only be satiated by working in one of the best restaurants in Toronto (and ostensibly, Canada) – North 44.
It was through his hard work and prodigious culinary skills that Sash quickly moved up the ranks, until he became Executive Chef after just a few years. Eventually, he would also be tasked with helming the exclusive and highly acclaimed North 44 caterers, as well as assisting in the launch of another landmark restaurant – ByMark.
After thirty years of developing into a world class Chef with a distinctive, signature blend of globally inspired, locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Simpson is now treating Toronto to his very own restaurant. Already open in the trendy, cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Summerhill, Sash Restaurant and Wine Bar is an approachably elegant fine dining experience where Sash invites his guests on a flavourful journey highlighted by his modern, sophisticated tastes heavily influenced by his extraordinary past.
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