Head Chef - Terroni

TERRONI INC.•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1992, Terroni has been a passionate team with strong family values and a love of Italian culture and tradition. Our philosophy of doing business, core values and commitment to providing the best in Italian food, wine, and customer service at our restaurants, along with a generous helping of Italian culture has proven itself with the test of time. Now more than ever, we appreciate and value our amazing team and put people first! Our family run business has now grown over the years into a multi-faceted operation, encompassing restaurants, bakeries, an artisanal central commissary and café/retail spaces in Toronto and Los Angeles. Operating under the brands Terroni, Sud Forno, Cavinona Wine Agency and the online shop La Bottega di Terroni, we have eight beautiful and unique locations across Toronto where we continue to offer a truly authentic Italian culinary experience for all to enjoy. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Head Chef to join our exceptional team of culinary leaders. Terroni is the Industry leader when it comes to providing a traditional and authentic Italian culinary experience. Whether in our dining rooms or in our retail and café spaces we honour both tradition and innovation and focus on the delivery of exceptional products and experiences. It is the Head Chef who inspires and leads the location’s skilled culinary team to consistently deliver an outstanding food experience. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment and will bring both first-hand experience cooking authentic Italian food, as well as proven success leading a culinary team for a minimum of 2 years. A passion for Italian food and culture as well as current knowledge of Italian cooking techniques is a must. A degree or certificate in culinary arts, or similar relevant field is considered an asset. If you are looking to join a team of passionate professionals that embrace the philosophy of Materia Prima and who come together every day to share generations of Italian culture, food and hospitality we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum 2 years Chef Experience
Passion for Authentic Italian Food and Culture
Expertise in Italian Cooking Techniques and the Philosophy of Materia Prima
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
A Motivating Team Mindset that leads with Positivity and Professionalism
Proficiency in English (Italian also an asset)

Nice To Haves

A degree or certificate in culinary arts, or similar relevant field is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall success of the culinary experience.
Running the BOH operations.
Lead and coach a skilled culinary team in executing consistently high quality traditional Italian products and dishes for Terroni.
Bring joy of Italian cuisine to everything.
Lead by example with outstanding culinary skills and knowledge as you oversee Terroni’s mission of offering guests an exceptional and authentic Italian food experience.
Hiring, training, coaching and leading a skilled culinary team in executing high quality traditional Italian recipes.
Playing a pivotal leadership role on the line ensuring quality and consistency.
Work closely with the GM to ensure the location consistently meets established standards of culinary excellence but also exceeds the expectations of our guests.
Monitoring food budgets and reviewing costs throughout every step of the BOH operations of the business.
Ensure the business meets all regulatory requirements and is compliant with relevant laws, including but not limited to labor and health and safety.