REYNA Hospitality is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in the Union Square location. With 2 locations in Toronto, this is the 3rd location for the team behind Reyna and also includes special events at the Le Louis lounge, located below Reyna. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to grow in an evolving company. Our team is built around people with great attitudes and who love what they do.
Reyna is a stunning restaurant within a multi-faceted space that includes daily dinner service, weekend brunch, weekly special e vents, and catering; serving unique Mediterreanean fare.
We are looking for a Chef seasoned in Mediterranean cuisine, trained in classic French techniques, who has a passion for creativity, thinks outside the box, and someone who is a well-rounded leader with a business sense
and strong interpersonal and management skills. The Head Chef is responsible for menu development, employee training & schedules , food costs and budgeting, labor management, food safety & sanitation, and management of repair & maintenance within the kitchen. Our policy includes positive attitudes, and only people who possess a love for the hospitality industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a n evolving restaurant group with exciting growth on the horizons.
Responsibilities : Menu Development :
- Seasonal new menu ideas
- Follow b rand direction
- Recipe & Costing
- Competitive Analysis
Food Cost & Budgeting :
Sourcing & p urchasing practices & strategiesInvoice organizationCostingManaging vendor relationshipsWaste managementInventory managementSpending within budget constraintsManagement / Leadership :
Motivation, setting & driving team goalsTrain all back of house positionsFOH education where neededStaff all Line Cooks in accordance with company recruitment proceduresOnboarding new staffMonitor efficiency, productivity, and workflowEnsure all staff operate according to Company handbookMake and post all BOH schedules staffing according to seasonal trends and scaling labour to revenueEdit timeclocksCoordinate with payroll and a pprove weekly payrollHealth & Safety :
Food Safety & Sanitation standards metStaff Training & Education on all food safety itemsInspection ready at all timesFollow proper food safety practices in all BOH as well as assist FOH.Qualifications
3+ years as a Sous-Chef or above position5+ years’ work experience in NYCFluent in the English language : ability to read, write and comprehend instructionsWork efficiently, multi-tasking, and prioritize tasksTake initiative and work independently and professionallyHave an outgoing personality and positive / respectful attitudeHandle working in a high energy and fast paced environmentHave a true love for the business and desire to serve guestsMove, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 20 pounds without assistance + s tand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift