Sous Chef El Catrin Destileria

We’re looking for our next Sous Chef  at .
The Distillery Restaurant Corp. , creators of El Catrin, Cluny Bistro, Madrina Bar y Tapas Pure Spirits, District Pizza, Jardin and Distillery Events (Archeo and The Loft)is seeking experienced applicants with outstanding beverage & food knowledge, solid business acumen, and a drive to deliver results and bring people together. The ideal candidate is passionate about Mexican cuisine, building the best team environment and delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding flavours and presentation.  What's El Catrin all about?: We serve the best authentic, traditional and modern Mexican cuisine in Toronto. And we've got the largest tequila and mezcal collection in the country. Our year-round patio is the number one in the city. Our ambiance is unparalleled, our service goes above and beyond; El Catrin is an experience, not just a meal out. The Distillery Restaurants Corp. offers:

• $67,000 annual salary, plus benefits and food discounts at all our restaurants.
• Learn under the guidance of the DRC’s talented Executive Chef, Carlos Zamora, and Culinary Director, Chef Tim Miles.
• Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.
• Field trips! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
• Cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.

• Lead the team in successful service, ensuring that dishes look and taste as they should.
• Consistently monitor kitchen operations processes and systems to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, best practices and safety.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with fellow chefs and Front of House management alike.
• Support every level of ordering and receiving, maintaining product par levels, ensuring FIFO rotation and safe storage.
• Support and create a culture centred around a healthy and happy employee experience and a genuine passion for industry, cooking, hospitality and food & beverage.
• Bring fresh ideas to improve process and procedures, as well as ideas for menu development and innovation to the Executive Chef.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity in every leadership decision.
• Communicate The DRC’s vision to all team members and lead by example; and reinforce the DRC’s mission and priorities daily; inspire their team with his/her exciting vision for the future.
• Conduct recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching.
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EXPERIENCE. You have at least five (5) years of cooking experience, preferably three (3) years in a management role, and demonstrate progressive growth within a high-volume restaurant environment. Experience with Mexican cuisine is a definite asset.
• PASSION. You have a genuine passion and drive to create.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING. You have a culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience are considered an asset. 
• LEADERSHIP: You pride yourself in being able to collaborate with others and to lead a team by example. 
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant. 
• ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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.