Head Chef

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Halcyon Cafe Full time

**Job Title**: Pizzaiolo & Head Chef - Halcyon Pizzeria

**Location**: 2196 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON

**Job Type**: Full-time

**About Us**
Halcyon Pizzeria, a cornerstone of Halcyon Café and Wine Bar, is celebrated for its artisanal pizzas and elevated dining experience. Utilizing a state-of-the-art Stefano Ferraro pizza oven, we combine tradition with innovation to craft exceptional dishes. We’re looking for a skilled and visionary Pizzaiolo & Head Chef to lead our kitchen, refine our menu, and inspire our team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and excellence in food preparation and presentation.
- Craft and perfect pizza recipes, from dough fermentation to toppings, using the Stefano Ferraro pizza oven.
- Design and develop menus that highlight seasonal and high-quality ingredients.
- Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism.
- Manage inventory, control costs, and ensure efficient sourcing of premium ingredients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen aligned with health and safety standards.
- Collaborate with management to create strategies for menu innovation and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor kitchen performance and address challenges proactively.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a Pizzaiolo and/or Head Chef, with expertise in wood-fired or high-end pizza ovens (experience with Stefano Ferraro ovens is a significant asset).
- Strong culinary skills, with a focus on pizza-making and broader kitchen leadership.
- Experience in menu creation, cost management, and kitchen operations.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring others.
- Commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Food handler certification (required).

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a dynamic team.
- Creative freedom to design and innovate with the menu.
- A professional kitchen equipped with premium tools and ingredients.
- Opportunity to be a key part of a growing and reputable brand.

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-10
Expected start date: 2025-01-12

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