Añejo Restaurant Toronto – Is now hiring Various Positions!

Calgary’s favourite Tequila and Mexican food joint is expanding to Toronto! Come and be a part of our growing restaurant in the heart of downtown Toronto, right in the heart of the entertainment district on the busiest streets from restaurants in all of Canada.The state of Jalisco is the inspiration behind our fresh ceviche, handcrafted margaritas, para la mesa guacamole, and molcjete bowls; both prepared in a traditional lave rock mortar. Spanish for “aged”, Añejo is not just a type of tequila it is a way of paying homage to the roots Mexican culture.Añejo is the Mexico that you experience when you get off the beaten path. The Mexico filled with tradition and authentic connections, and where stories flow like tequila! And we are looking for professional and enthusiastic Cooks who have a passion for hospitality, Mexican Food, and all things tequila.Legal Business Name/Operating Name: Original Joe’s Franchise Group o/a Añejo Restaurant (King St. - Toronto) Business and Location of Work Address: 600 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1M3 Start Date: As soon As Possible How to Apply - Contact Information: Email: [email protected] or Fax: 647-723-0432 Please make sure to include the Job Reference# when applying. ____________________________________________________ LINE COOKS – When applying please use Job Reference# AKLC4! Position Title: Line Cook Available Positions: Four (4)Terms of Employment: • Permanent – Full Time • Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend • Wage – $20.00/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.Job Description / Main duties: • Providing prompt fulfillment of orders, • Resolving any complaints about food preparation or quality, • Preparing orders according to bill flow, • Preparing ingredients, garnishes, sauces, etc., • Processes raw goods, ensures proper storage and handling of food, • Correctly prepares foods according to recipes and or instruction, • Provides superior service and presentation of food for our guests, • Follow instruction of Chef and or Sous Chef, and • Must abide by all kitchen rules, schedules, and health and safety regulations.Skills / Requirements: • Language – English is spoken in the workplace, candidates must have good English communication Skills, • Education – Completion of High School is an asset, • Work experience – 2 years to less than 3 years of experience or a combination of experience and relevant education, • Work Site Environment – Fast pace and high pressure. ____________________________________________________ KITCHEN SUPERVISORS – When applying please use Job Reference# AKS2! Position Title: Kitchen Supervisor Available Positions: Two (2)Terms of Employment: • Permanent – Full Time • Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend • Wage – $21.00/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.Responsibilities / Main Duties: • Champion all brand standards, policies, procedures, and best practices in kitchen operations • Recruit and retain "A" players for all kitchen positions in the restaurant with the assistance of the management team • Create and/or maintain a positive culture of learning, recognition, doing things right and guest satisfaction • Conduct and/or monitor thorough opening, changeover, revenue and closing walkthroughs during shifts readiness, adherence to spec, operational standards, food safety and the security of food inventory • Instill safety, cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation awareness best practices in the kitchen • Ensure the training, certification and adherence to all food safety standards and regulations for all kitchen team members • Conducts kitchen orientations and committed to the training paths for team development in all kitchen positions • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to the kitchen team resulting in team depth and the development of candidates for future AKM and KM positions • Assume responsibility for staffing, scheduling, labour and all Human Resources management including the evaluations and wage recommendations for the kitchen team • Participate in weekly manager meetings providing feedback on team members for performance reviews, coaching, training, disciplinary actions, terminations and all the appropriate accompanying documentation • Assume responsibility for the accuracy of all financial information and reporting (food inventory, kitchen tips, kitchen labour) • Assume complete responsibility for food cost - conduct accurate inventory counts, proper ordering and receiving, calculating costs, managing waste, developing corrective actions plans with reporting schedules and timelines • Assume complete responsibility for Kitchen labour costs - develop weekly labour forecasts, prepare schedules accurately to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and team morale on a weekly basis • Coordinate and oversee the execution of effective cleaning schedules and repair and preventative maintenance programs for the entire facility and the equipment within it • Establish operational priorities, facilitate implementation, and delegate responsibilities to Assistant Managers and Supervisors when and where appropriate with effective follow-up • Participate actively in the daily operations of the kitchen, with appropriate balance in revenue periods and days of the week – be directly involved in food production • Complete additional duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Regional Kitchen Manager • Always ensure that all responsibilities listed on the Back of House Key Accountabilities Poster, and personally performed or delegated to qualified and trained personnelSkill / Experience Requirements: • 1 – 2 Years Culinary experience with a minimum of One (1) year in Kitchen Management (Preferred), or a combination of relevant education and experience are required. • Completion of secondary school is required. • Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline would be an asset. • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to adapt to new situations. • A strong sense of employee morale and engagement, and you must be able to work on any issue that arises. • An understand of an inventory control system. • Strong with on line and prep cooking. • The capability to oversee a large staff and manage all situations, accordingly, keeping our core values and ideologies in mind. • A good attitude and the ability to work with a dynamic management team, with a strong desire to help grow the business.Work Environment: • Team Environment • Standing for long periods of time • Heavy lifting – up to 50lbs • Use of potentially dangerous kitchen equipment and training is required • Use of chemicals on a daily basis.