At Virtuous Pie our mission is to change the way people eat and mobilize positive change in the world – one slice (or scoop!) at a time. We are an elevated fast-casual restaurant with a focus on great taste, innovation, and surprise that extends from our product to customer service to the design of our space.
Virtuous Pie is proud to offer a delicious range of plant-based pizza and ice cream that tastes great, is good for you, and supports a healthy planet. Our pizzas are made to satisfy meat eaters to vegans to flexitarians or anyone looking for an addicting and new dining experience. We’re a team of passionate individuals who are as committed to delivering exceptional experiences and positive change in our communities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years experience as a cook or equal restaurant experience.
• 1+ years experience as a leader in the restaurant industry.
• Proven leadership paired with excellent kitchen skillset.
• Ability to coach others with honesty, professionalism while leading by example..
• Knowledge and experience using plant-based ingredients.
• Previous experience scheduling, managing inventory and working with payroll systems is advantageous.

Partner and Guest Experience:

• Assisting the GM with HR processes.
• Assisting with hiring needs, posting of jobs, interviewing candidates, and delivering job offers. 
• Conducting regular sit-downs and performance reviews with partners. 
• Managing and following up on disciplinary or performance issues with partners. 
• Terminating employees as required.
• Assisting in developing weekly schedules for the BOH to meet the needs of the restaurant that hit budgeting targets. 
• Reviewing weekly clock-ins for partners to ensure accuracy. 
• Train BOH partners to maintain a strong work culture, brand identity while upholding the standards of the guest experience. 
• Establish and maintain positive, long-lasting, professional relationships with the team

Restaurant Operations:

• Lead restaurant operations while on shift
• Maintain an organized and clean kitchen that meets or exceeds regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. 
• Work closely with the GM and kitchen team to ensure high-quality food and beverage programs – from prep to execution to the guest experience. 
• Oversee equipment care and maintenance such as training team in proper use, completing or scheduling repairs as needed. 
• Inventory management such as ordering based on restaurant needs and managing labour cost systems. 
• Ensure food quality to Virtuous Pie’s standards in prep and line kitchens, while managing bill times in the line kitchen. 
• Prioritizing and completing food orders. 
• Assist in receiving and checking on food orders. 
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with vendors.

Administrative Operations:

• Assisting the GM to ensure all financial and personnel administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and following Virtuous Pie’s policies and procedures. 
• Oversee a comprehensive health and safety plan and training programs. 
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and investigate variances to control food and other restaurant costs.
• Assist in tracking invoices into the accounting system, ensuring all invoices are paid on time. 

Partner and Guest Experience:

• Assisting the GM with HR processes.
• Assisting with hiring needs, posting of jobs, interviewing candidates, and delivering job offers. 
• Conducting regular sit-downs and performance reviews with partners. 
• Managing and following up on disciplinary or performance issues with partners. 
• Terminating employees as required.
• Assisting in developing weekly schedules for the BOH to meet the needs of the restaurant that hit budgeting targets. 
• Reviewing weekly clock-ins for partners to ensure accuracy. 
• Train BOH partners to maintain a strong work culture, brand identity while upholding the standards of the guest experience. 
• Establish and maintain positive, long-lasting, professional relationships with the team.