General Manager
Strategic hospitality leadership
Oversees the full Melzari experience—orchestrating service, culinary, and gaming salon teams to ensure that every evening flows with quiet precision and calm, from arrival to late-night digestif.
Our People
Meet the Melzari Casino Team
Executive leadership
Culinary & gaming salon talent
Melzari is shaped by a collective of executives, chefs, sommeliers, and Salon Hosts who share a single ambition: to craft evenings where French-Canadian gastronomy meets the quiet thrill of live table games in the heart of Montreal.
Leadership
Meet the Executive Team
Introducing Melzari’s core leadership, shaping a vision where refined French-Canadian cuisine, attentive hospitality, and intimate gaming evenings coexist seamlessly under one Montreal roof.
Each member of our executive team is responsible for a distinct dimension of the guest journey—from the first reservation request to the final espresso at the chef’s counter or last hand at the blackjack table. Together, they guide our commitment to safety, discretion, and excellence at every touchpoint.
General management
Culinary direction
gaming salon operations
Guest experience
Executive Chef
French-Canadian culinary direction
Leads our kitchen brigade, crafting menus that honour Quebec terroir through meticulously composed dishes designed for both pre-salon dinners and unhurried tasting menus.
Salon Director
Intimate table game curation
Designs Melzari’s exclusive roulette, blackjack, and poker evenings, prioritizing guest comfort, table integrity, and a quiet, club-like atmosphere within our private salon.
Culinary Artisans
The Chefs of Melzari
Showcasing the talented chefs crafting innovative French-Canadian cuisine, led by our celebrated head chef and supported by a focused brigade dedicated to seasonal expression.
Melzari’s kitchen is built around a compact, highly trained team. Our head chef collaborates with sous chefs, sauciers, garde-manger, pastry specialists, and a dedicated chef de partie for late-evening service. Together, they design courses that pair naturally with our cellar and the unhurried pace of an evening that may extend into The Gaming Salon.
Kitchen leadership
- Head chef overseeing menu architecture and tasting journeys
- Sous chefs coordinating service from amuse-bouche to dessert
- Chef de cuisine managing day-to-day execution and training
Signature disciplines
- Sauciers focusing on deep, quietly complex reductions
- Pastry artisans reimagining classic French desserts with Quebec ingredients
- A garde-manger team preparing chilled dishes for late-night salon guests
Culinary coordination with the salon
Menu pacing is designed in conversation with our Salon Hosts, ensuring that guests can enjoy a complete dining experience without ever feeling rushed before joining a roulette, blackjack, or poker table.
Salon Hosts
Crafting Refined Gaming Evenings
Presenting the expert gaming salon staff who create Melzari’s refined gaming experiences, ensuring sophistication, integrity, and a measured, comfortable pace at every live table.
Our gaming salon is an intimate, invitation-led space located just beyond the main dining room. Here, experienced croupiers, dealers, and hosts welcome guests to live roulette, blackjack, and poker tables designed for conversation as much as play.
Salon hosts
- Dedicated hosts greeting guests and introducing available tables
- Concierge support for coordinating late dining, transportation, and preferences
- Discreet liaison with the restaurant team to maintain a relaxed flow
Croupiers & dealers
- Professionals trained to prioritize guest comfort and clarity at every hand
- Fluent explanations of each game for guests new to live tables
- Meticulous adherence to physical table procedures and oversight
Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirits Sommelier
Get acquainted with our in-house sommelier, curating one of Montreal’s premier French-Canadian wine lists, with a cellar designed for lingering evenings and thoughtful pairings.
Our sommelier team approaches the cellar as an extension of the kitchen and salon. The wine list balances classic French regions with Quebec producers and carefully selected New World estates, allowing guests to pair refined cuisine with bottles suited to both intimate dinners and celebratory gaming nights.
- Curated list with a focus on Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and Quebec vineyards
- By-the-glass selections adapted to seasonal tasting menus and chef specials
- Low-intervention and iconic labels coexisting on a single, thoughtful list
Cellar philosophy
Every bottle is chosen with the room in mind—how the glass will look against linen, how aroma will unfold beside a roulette table conversation, how a final pour will complement a shared dessert or post-game reflection.
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Our Service Philosophy
Delve into the hospitality principles that drive Melzari’s attentive, guest-focused experience across the dining room and gaming salon.
Composed, unhurried evenings
We believe the most memorable experiences unfold at their own pace. Our teams coordinate to avoid rushed courses or hurried games, allowing every table to feel intentional and balanced.
Attentive yet discreet
From white-glove table settings to the hushed soundscape of The Gaming Salon, our staff are trained to anticipate needs quietly—refilling glasses, adjusting lighting, and guiding guests confidently when invited.
Responsibility and respect
Melzari operates as a physical venue grounded in responsibility: safe alcohol service, respectful table conduct, and a focus on guest well-being throughout the evening’s culinary and gaming arc.
Staff Spotlight
Chef’s Story
A personal look at the career and inspiration behind Melzari’s executive chef.
From Quebec markets to Melzari’s pass
Our executive chef’s journey began in neighbourhood kitchens and open-air markets across Quebec, where seasonal produce and coastal ingredients shaped an early fascination with flavour, texture, and restraint. Years spent in European and Canadian dining rooms refined a philosophy rooted in clarity: fewer elements on the plate, each given space to be understood.
At Melzari, this approach extends into the pacing of the evening itself—courses served with intention, allowing guests to savour each dish before considering a final glass or a discreet move toward The Gaming Salon.
Behind the Scenes
Team in Action
Scenes from the Melzari dining room and gaming salon, showcasing teamwork and dedication to excellence.
From the quiet choreography of plates leaving the pass to the subtle nods between salon hosts and floor managers, Melzari’s evenings rely on practiced communication and shared intuition. Every detail—lighting, music level, the distance between tables—is tuned to support relaxed conversation and the understated excitement of live table games.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Highlighting Melzari’s commitment to a diverse, respectful, and supportive workplace.
Welcoming perspectives
Our team reflects Montreal’s rich cultural fabric, with colleagues bringing ideas, languages, and traditions from across Canada and beyond. This diversity directly shapes our menus, hospitality gestures, and the atmosphere within our gaming salon.
Respect at every station
We foster a workplace where every role is valued—whether setting tables, stewarding glassware, leading a tasting, or managing a blackjack table. Clear conduct standards protect both staff and guests.
Accessibility-minded hosting
From menu design to seating layouts and salon access, we consider how different guests experience the space, and train our team to offer assistance with care and sensitivity.
Growth
Mentorship & Growth
Exploring our culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and employee development.
Melzari is both a workplace and an atelier. Senior leaders in the kitchen, dining room, and gaming salon invest time in developing the next generation of talent, pairing hands-on training with regular feedback and structured learning sessions.
- Stage-style opportunities in the kitchen for aspiring chefs
- Guided service runs for new front-of-house team members
- Supervised practice sessions for emerging croupiers and dealers
Pathways within Melzari
View career opportunitiesFor current openings, please contact us through the Contact Us page while our careers portal is being finalized.
Recognition
Award-Winning Talent
Celebrating accolades, certifications, and industry recognition received by Melzari’s staff.
Culinary distinctions
Members of our culinary team have contributed to nationally recognized dining rooms and have been featured in Canadian culinary publications, bringing a legacy of craft to Melzari’s seasonal menus.
Sommelier & service credentials
Our sommeliers and senior service team hold advanced wine and hospitality certifications, underpinning the depth of guidance and care they offer at every table.
gaming salon expertise
Croupiers and dealers join Melzari with established track records at respected physical gaming venues, selected for both technical skill and their calm, reassuring presence on the floor.
Joining the Team
Our Hiring Philosophy
Sharing insights into how we attract, nurture, and retain top talent for both hospitality and gaming.
Character and craft
We look first for character: a calm presence, curiosity, and respect for colleagues and guests. Technical skills in the kitchen, dining room, or gaming salon can be refined through training; the desire to care for others must already be present.
Long-term collaboration
Our goal is to build careers, not just fill roles. Clear expectations, fair scheduling, and open communication help us maintain a team that can grow with Melzari over many seasons.
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Community Service
Profiling team-led charity efforts and community engagement initiatives.
Many of Melzari’s most meaningful moments happen far from the dining room or gaming salon. Our team regularly participates in local initiatives, from culinary collaborations that support food insecurity programs to mentorship events for hospitality students.
- Seasonal charitable dinners supporting Montreal-based organizations
- Staff volunteering days with community partners
- Skill-sharing workshops hosted by our chefs and sommeliers
A shared responsibility
These initiatives are driven by staff at every level, with leadership support for ideas originating in the kitchen, the dining room, or the salon floor. Together, we aim to ensure that Melzari’s presence in Montreal is felt as care, not only as a venue.
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