Md Afzal Wasi
Restaurant manager, Black+Blue, Toronto
From a very early age, Afzal Wasi knew he wanted to be part of the service industry. After completing his Bachelors in Hospitality in India, he had the opportunity to travel to U.S. and work at Hilton Anatole in Dallas where he got his first taste of the food-and-beverage industry.
In March 2023, Wasi joined the pre-opening team at Toronto’s Black+Blue as restaurant manager, where he leads a team of more than 120 front-of-house staff.
“Afzal truly enjoys the hospitality industry, where he showcases his natural passion and dedication with his peers and leaders, taking every opportunity to coach and develop those on his team,” says Jack Lamont, VP/director of Corporate Operations at Glowbal Restaurant Group. “He makes Black+Blue a place where people want to come to work, feeling respected in a safe environment.”
Wasi also leads the concierge program for the restaurant and works closely with the Les Clef d’Or from the city, organizing its events at the restaurant and taking care of its clients.
