We’re Hiring at Karamia (Halal Steakhouse | Italian-Inspired Cuisine)

**Position – Cook (Back of House)

About Us

Kara Mia Restaurants delivers a state-of-the-art dining experience, combining modern elegance with exquisite Italian-inspired halal cuisine. As one of the GTA’s top halal steakhouses, we’re known for premium ingredients, unforgettable flavours, and exceptional hospitality. Kara Mia is expanding across the GTA — and we’re building an elite culinary team.

We’re looking for a passionate, disciplined, and highly skilled Cook who thrives in high- performance kitchens and is ready to grow with a fast-expanding brand.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the other cooks and Chef in leading all kitchen operations.
- Oversee the line during service to ensure consistency, speed, and exceptional quality.
- Uphold plating standards, food presentation, and portion control.
- Lead, coach, and mentor BOH staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Assist with menu execution, recipe adherence, and special features.
- Manage inventory, ordering, waste control, and food cost efficiency.
- Ensure strict adherence to halal standards, hygiene, and food safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized,



and effective kitchen environment at all times.
- Collaborate with management and FOH teams to deliver seamless service flow.
- Support party hall & catering preparation during events and high- volume operations.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of culinary experience in upscale, steakhouse, or high-volume kitchen environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
- Proven success in line management and kitchen execution during peak hours.
- Knowledge of Italian-inspired cuisine, steaks, sauces, and modern plating Required
- Ability to multitask, stay calm, and maintain quality under pressure.
- Passion for creativity, consistency, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Restaurant hours: 12PM – 12AM (across 2 Shifts)

Perks

- Competitive pay + tip share
- Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand
- Supportive, fun, and high-performance team environment
- Opportunity to work with premium ingredients and innovative cuisine

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Kara Mia Restaurants Ottawa
📍 Greater Toronto Area