Chef De Partie | Madrina Bar Y Tapas

Madrina Bar y Tapas, part of The Distillery Restaurants Corporation, creators of El Catrin, Cluny Bistro and Pure Spirits Oyster House & Bar, Archeo Trattoria and Distillery Events, is actively seeking an engaged CHEF DE PARTIE to join our Back of House Team within our growing company!

Our venues are located in the Distillery Historic District, one of North America's most exciting art and shopping destinations and home to some of the top-ranked restaurants in the City of Toronto. Madrina Bar y Tapas opened in June 2018 to bring Catalan tapas to Toronto.

At Madrina, Chef Ramon Simarro, whose experience consists of both Michelin-star restaurants and popular casual eateries, focuses on seasonal products alongside authentic ingredients from Spain to re-imagine a menu that marries innovation and fun with Barcelona classics.

We are actively seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie who loves food, takes pride in their growing craft and wants to contribute to a high achieving, team-oriented kitchen. If you desire to be in an environment where excellence and respect are expected, this is the role and team for you.

DRC Chef de Parties have a proven track record of cooking in a fast-paced environment and have experience assisting the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in the daily operation and planning of the kitchen. They help implement, maintain, and improve new and present standards and policies according to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

What You'll Experience With The DRC

• GOLDEN TICKETS! AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance of Madrina's Executive Chef, Ramon Simarro, and the DRC’s talented culinary team led by our Director of Culinary, Tim Miles.
• $24 per hour, plus tip-out and food discounts at all our restaurants
• TRIPS! Yes, you read that right – field trips! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.

What you'll be doing:

• Working closely with cooks to ensure daily operations run smoothly and all food quality standards are met
• Assisting with training
• Performing routine checks on opening, closing and cleaning duties and checklists to see they are completed fully and to standards
• Assisting with ordering and inventory
• Supporting product, menu and recipe development
• Maintaining established standards for the restaurant and assisting with new objectives
• Co-ordinates ordering, mise-en-place, and task/assignment delegation ensuring production is on schedule
• Ensuring the kitchen is run according to health and safety regulations - giving necessary safety, hygiene and sanitation training to other staff members as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Following FIFO (first in, first out) method to maximize freshness
• Ensuring proper handling of equipment and utensils - training staff as needed

NOTE: The Chef de Partie takes over all responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef.

What we would like you to bring to the kitchen:

• EDUCATION/TRAINING. You’ve graduated with a culinary degree/diploma. It’s possible that school wasn’t your thing, but you’ve got the equivalent to a college education through a combination of education and experience.
• PASSION. You have a genuine passion for food and a drive to create.
• ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• PERSONALITY. You’re humble coupled with a good sense of humour.
• EXPERIENCE. You have several years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment with clear upward growth toward management.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and welcome candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities with us. Please note that accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

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