Craft Bold Flavours in a Kitchen That Does It All
At Baci Ristorante, every dish tells a story—and as part of our culinary team, you help bring it to life. Located inside the C Hotel by Carmens, Baci is a modern Italian restaurant with a central wood-burning oven and an open-concept kitchen that puts your passion on display.
No two mornings are exactly the same, and you’ll play an important role in setting the tone for the day’s service. This position offers the opportunity to build your skills in a supportive team setting, with a focus on efficiency, attention to detail, and strong time management during busy breakfast hours.
As part of Carmens Group, you’ll be supported by over 40 years of hospitality excellence—and empowered to put your creativity, precision, and pride into every plate.

Why Work for Carmens Group?

• Flexible scheduling
• Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
• Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs
• Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024)
• Named Best Workplace in several award categories:
  • Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
  • Best Places to Work in Canada
  • Best Workplaces for Women
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• Perks & Benefits
  • Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
  • Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
  • Staff discounts at our restaurants
  • Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development
  • Employee Scholarship Program
  • Wellness programs & staff events
  • Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
  • Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
  • Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
  • Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing and passion – where your career is supported every step of the way.

Position Details:
Job Type: Part-time
Vacancy: This posting is not for an existing vacancy (expanding headcount)
Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 per hour + gratuities
AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

What you will be doing:
As a Breakfast Cook at Baci Ristorante, you’ll be an essential part of delivering the first and most important meal of the day—crafted with care, consistency, and attention to detail. Working in our bright, open-concept kitchen, you’ll prepare delicious breakfast offerings that set the tone for our guests’ experience, whether they’re hotel guests or local diners starting their day with us.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast menu items with accuracy, efficiency, and presentation in line with Baci’s standards
• Performing opening duties and morning prep to ensure a smooth and timely service
• Learning and mastering the details of our breakfast offerings to ensure consistency and quality
• Minimizing waste and ensuring efficient use of ingredients and supplies
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness, organization, and food safety in all areas of the kitchen
• Ensuring proper care, maintenance, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and tools
• Communicating effectively with the kitchen team to support smooth operations
• Taking direction from the Director of Food & Beverage and supporting overall kitchen goals
• Using sound judgment and leadership skills in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
• Contributing to a positive and respectful team culture while helping drive continual improvement
• Playing a key role in creating extraordinary experiences for our guests—one breakfast at a time
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support the culinary team

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in the early hours, loves a well-run kitchen, and takes pride in creating high-quality dishes that make a lasting impression.

What You Bring To The Table

• Experience with banquet, catering or high volume kitchen environments
• Excellent knife skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
• Culinary Trade Certification or Read Seal (an asset)
• A passion for food and a drive to do your best every shift
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event based hours

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

Are You Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're a dedicated culinary professional who thrives under pressure and wants to be part of the city’s most exciting events, this is your stage. Apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together.

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