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Operating in nearly 40 countries across the world, our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. Whether our customers are flying abroad on holiday, heading off on a business trip or commuting to work by train, we aim to offer them food and drink experiences that meet their many different tastes and needs.

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Description

  • Annual Salary $70,000 - $75,000
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • RRSP Employer Matching
  • Free Employee Parking

 

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. Our restaurants include: Tim Horton’s, Freshii, Boccone, Mill Street Brewery, Urban Crave, Tap & Pour, Dirty Bird, Distillery Food Hall, Built Burger, and much more!

 

The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the hands‐on leadership and successful operation of the food production within their assigned location(s). The position reports directly to the Director of Operations / General Manager of the assigned location.

The position is responsible for the various tasks involved in the overall operation of the kitchen and management of the company’s/brand’s culinary program, including:

  • Management of the staff
  • Food quality/presentation
  • Menu development
  • Measuring business trends
  • Maximizing sales/profitability by developing staff and by controlling expenses, shortages and all aspects of inventory control, including but not limited to purchasing and receiving of product. 

 

 

Skills and Other requirements: 

  • Understands that guests are our # 1 priority
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary with minimum five (5) years of experience in Food/Beverage operations or related industry and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Full Service restaurant experience preferred
  • Demonstrates leadership/organizational skills while building and managing a team
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to interface effectively with all levels of management in the field and at the SSP Support Center
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Use sound business judgment to increase sales and operating profits  
  • Food Handlers Permit as required by law Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks
  • Ability to clear a 5 year background check with Transport Canada

 

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

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