Job description:

Business Name: ZAATAR W ZEIT FOODS CANADA INC., operating as ZAATAR W ZEIT

Position Title: Kitchen Supervisor

Number of Available Position(s): 2

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time

Hours per week: 40

Wage: $20.00 per hour, plus tips

Benefits: Extended Medical Insurance, 2 weeks of Paid Vacation, 50% discounts on all menu items when on duty.

Language of work: English

Company Business Address: 531 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1X6

Work Location: Same as above  

Company Profile:

Founded in 1999, Zaatar W Zeit is a Lebanese fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in serving wholesome and freshly prepared authentic Lebanese street food with a twist. The chain is now expanding into the North American market with so far 2 locations in Canada. The ideal candidate will excel as team player and will work well under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Food Preparation

·         Dispatches preparation duties to stations team members

·         Ensures quantity and quality of prepared items

Food Production

·         Monitors items production and presentation along the production line

·         Matches finished items to customer orders and resolves any discrepancy before sending them to the Expeditor

Food Safety Application

·         Records all food production incidents/notes and reports it to the Manager on duty.

·         Monitors all items production/expiry dates

·         Monitors the application of all guidelines for food safety and sanitation in food handling

Ordering/Receiving Goods

·         Orders accurate requisition according to stock levels from different parties

·         Ensures all products received in the kitchen are fresh, not expired and within standards

·         Returns nonconforming items to suppliers/central kitchen

People Management

·         Monitors schedule, absence and attendance of kitchen crew

·         Manages kitchen crew breaks during their shift

·         Applies company’s policies and procedures regarding attendance, payroll and leaves

·         Trains effectively all team members to be efficient on designated station

·         Provides knowledge and expertise continuously to all team members

Waste Control

·         Reduces the food waste in the kitchen by tracking root cause

Inventory and Stock Management

·         Undertakes the monthly inventory with the restaurant manager.

·         Ensures application of stock management guidelines

·         Keeps kitchen equipment, utensils, and machines in good condition

·         Performs spot check inventories on a weekly basis

Cleaning and Sanitation

·         Monitors personal hygiene of all kitchen crew as per standards

·         Applies all cleaning standards in the kitchen

·         Follows up on the detergents stock with the supervisors

Maintenance

·         Informs direct supervisor about maintenance issues

Skills Requirements:

·         2+ years of relevant experience

·         Advanced English ability

Education Requirements:

·         Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Contact information/how to apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume canada@zaatarwzeit.net with “Kitchen Supervisor” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.