Manifesting chefs' love affairs with East Asia's diverse repertoire of noodle creations, Toridori is downtown Halifax's go-to spot for pho, ramen, laksa, lo mein, curry, and more. In addition to these mainstays, Toridori serves a clever cross-section of globally inspired small plates for snacking and sharing. Valuing quality above all else, Toridori's chefs take pride in their technique, presentation, and attention to detail, using only the best ingredients available.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity sharing
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all Freehand locations for you and up to 3 guests
• 50% dining discount for all Freehand locations
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement

The Day to Day:

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team
• You have a strong back ground in cooking and recipe creation, you also love to keep learning and welcome feedback
• You consistently contribute and inspire your team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• You easily build and maintain relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs from across the company as well as foster a positive experience with the FOH teams.
• You are in constant communication with your teams about upcoming menus and events; you are an ordering/ inventory wizard.
• You embody leadership and are passionate about assisting with training and the coaching of your fellow cooks and Co-op students.
• You demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant. We love when you post pictures of your dishes!
• You are well skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-3 years cooking and management experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant
• Sushi experience required
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• You're well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• You're looking to grow with us and soak in all the (optional) education opportunities we offer

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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