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Join Our Team: Pastry Cook

New Japanese Steakhouse Opening in Downtown Toronto!

We’re excited to introduce a new Japanese steakhouse located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District.

This posting is for a current opening.

About the Restaurant

A new Japanese steakhouse is opening in downtown Toronto — a small, considered restaurant rooted in restraint, precision, and reverence for the craft.

Guided by the principles of Japanese simplicity, we showcase exceptional beef and seasonal ingredients at their purest expression. We believe time is the most valuable ingredient — time to raise, to age, to prepare, to gather, and to savour.

Our mission is simple: we are in the experience business. Our people-first culture inspires and empowers our team to deliver moments that matter in an environment focused on the guest experience. Together, we will create a best-in-class hospitality experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Pastry Cook, you will support the culinary team in preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity for guests and employees
• Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
• Create mouth-watering pastries that elicit a wow factor from our customers
• Bake treats, fancy cakes and delicious breads
• Assist in creating new and exciting recipes that are seasonal and contemporary
• Strong ability to follow current recipes
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
• Check the quality of the material and the condition of the equipment and devices used for cooking
• Ability to properly manage your time and delegate tasks to the kitchen staff
• Remain current with food safety standards
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work area at all times

What You’ll Need

• 1-2 years of experience as a pastry cook, baker or relevant role preferred
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations, such as gluten-free or sugarless items, and the ability to substitute accordingly
• Ability to measure correctly, proper mixing and blending skills are required
• Understand the basics of design with the creative ability to create visually appealing pastries
• Strong attention to detail and maintaining a clean and organized workspace are essential
• Ability to follow recipes and create new and innovative desserts that appeal to our customers
• Exude positivity and possess a welcoming and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Have extensive knowledge on cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations
• A culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience is an asset
• Full-time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays)

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
• Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
• Unlimited vacation policy.

About Harlo Entertainment:

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines a best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.

We are a people-first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.

We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don't just acknowledge change; we initiate and embrace it.

We always bring our best. We hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.

We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.