About Us A recent Italian restaurant is opening at Yonge and St. Clair this fall. The room seats guests over two levels and serves both lunch and dinner, and it is backed by an established Toronto restaurant group with a long record in Italian hospitality.

The food is Italian home cooking done properly — simple, seasonal, approachable dishes built on quality ingredients and real technique. The drinks list is built around Italian wine, aperitivi and amari, alongside a serious espresso program.

Hospitality here is about honesty, and it should come from the heart. We greet every guest warmly and genuinely, we take the time to understand who is in front of us, and we communicate constantly, so that a table is looked after by the whole team rather than by one person working alone. In everything we do, the guest has the right of way.

We are hiring the entire back of house team ahead of opening. Everyone joining now joins the opening team: you will help set the standards rather than inherit them, and you will be trained on them properly before the first guest walks in.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to prepare and execute dishes consistently while maintaining high standards of quality, organization, and cleanliness.

What You Will Do

- Prepare and organize your station for service, including daily mise en place.
- Cook and plate menu items according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, portioning, seasoning, and presentation.
- Keep station clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout service.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
- Receive, store, label, rotate, and handle ingredients properly.




- Communicate effectively with chefs and other team members during preparation and service.
- Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and other kitchen duties as required.

What We Are Looking For

- Previous restaurant experience an asset — we will train the right candidate.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Hours and Conditions Evening, weekend and holiday availability required. Continuous standing, walking, bending and carrying for the length of a shift, frequent stairs between levels, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Work around hot, wet and slippery conditions, handling glassware and cleaning chemicals following WHMIS training.

What We Offer

- $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience, plus participation in the gratuity pool.
- Employee food discounts at all of our restaurants.

How to Apply Send your résumé, and a short note about why this role interests you, to:

Email: [email protected]

Please put the position title in the subject line. We read every application, and we will be in touch with candidates whose experience fits the role.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities on the basis of qualifications, skills and abilities, and we make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA. Accommodation is available on request at any point in the recruitment process — tell us what you need and we will arrange it.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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