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Purchase Order No.: PO-2025-CTR-0472
Date of Issue: June 12, 2025
Valid Until: July 12, 2025 Buyer (Procuring Entity):
Maple & Thyme Hospitality Group Inc.
284 King Street West, Suite 1400
Canada Toronto, ON M5V 1A2
Canada Seller (Service Provider):
Culinary Excellence Partners Ltd.
1560 Avenue Road, Unit 3
Canada Toronto, ON M5M 0A4
Canada

This Purchase Order is issued by Maple & Thyme Hospitality Group Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Buyer") to Culinary Excellence Partners Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Seller") for the procurement of professional Chef services to be rendered at the Buyer's flagship restaurant and catering facility located in Canada Toronto. This Purchase Order governs the engagement of a senior-level Chef, including all associated culinary staff support, equipment provisioning, and ongoing operational oversight required to maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management within the Canada Toronto metropolitan area.

The Buyer requires the Seller to supply a qualified Chef with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in fine dining, corporate catering, and multi-cuisine menu development. The Chef shall be responsible for designing seasonal menus, managing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations enforced by the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario, and supervising a team of no fewer than twelve (12) sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.

Item No.	Description of Goods / Services	Quantity	Unit	Unit Price (CAD)	Extended Price (CAD)
01	Executive Chef — Full-time engagement (40 hrs/week) including menu design, kitchen supervision, and staff training at the Canada Toronto facility	1	Position / 12 months	$186,000.00	$186,000.00
02	Two (2) Sous Chef positions — Full-time engagement supporting the primary Chef in daily operations, plating, and inventory management	2	Position / 12 months	$94,500.00	$189,000.00
03	Professional-grade kitchen equipment package (commercial ovens, induction ranges, walk-in refrigeration units, and precision thermometers) delivered and installed at the Canada Toronto premises	1	Package	$142,750.00	$142,750.00
04	Initial culinary inventory and specialty ingredient procurement (premium Canadian-sourced proteins, Ontario-grown produce, imported spices, and artisanal dairy products) for the first ninety (90) days of operation	1	Lot	$38,400.00	$38,400.00
05	Monthly food safety and HACCP compliance auditing services conducted by a certified third-party inspector registered with the City of Toronto Public Health Department	12	Months	$2,850.00	$34,200.00
06	Chef uniform, professional knives, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all culinary staff engaged under this Purchase Order	15	Sets	$420.00	$6,300.00
07	Continuing professional development: two (2) annual culinary workshops in Canada Toronto for the Chef and sous chefs, including travel and accommodation	2	Events	$5,600.00	$11,200.00
Subtotal (CAD)					$607,850.00
HST (13% — Ontario, Canada)					$78,999.50
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (CAD)					$686,849.50

Governing Law: This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Canada Toronto. Any disputes arising from this Purchase Order shall be resolved through arbitration in Canada Toronto under the rules of the Arbitration Association of Canada.
Commencement Date: The Chef and all supporting culinary staff shall report for duty no later than August 1, 2025, at the Buyer's premises located at 284 King Street West, Canada Toronto. The Seller shall ensure that all equipment listed in Item 03 is delivered, installed, and fully operational no later than July 20, 2025.
Payment Terms: Payment shall be made in monthly installments of CAD $57,237.46 (inclusive of HST) via electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the Seller's designated bank account. The first payment is due within fifteen (15) business days of the commencement date. All subsequent payments are due on the first business day of each calendar month.
Compliance with Canadian and Toronto Regulations: The Chef and all culinary personnel engaged under this Purchase Order must hold valid Canadian work permits or permanent residency status. All food handling practices must comply with the Ontario Food Safety Act, the City of Toronto Food Establishment By-law, and all applicable regulations of the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Seller warrants that the Chef holds a current ServSafe or equivalent Canadian food handler certification.
Performance Standards: The Chef shall maintain a minimum customer satisfaction rating of 92% as measured by quarterly surveys conducted by the Buyer. Failure to meet this standard for two consecutive quarters shall constitute a material breach of this Purchase Order, entitling the Buyer to terminate the engagement with thirty (30) days' written notice.
Confidentiality: All proprietary recipes, menu designs, supplier lists, and operational procedures developed or disclosed during the term of this Purchase Order shall remain the exclusive property of the Buyer. The Chef and all associated staff shall sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to commencing work in Canada Toronto.
Insurance and Liability: The Seller shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of CAD $5,000,000 per occurrence, as well as workers' compensation insurance in accordance with the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA). Certificates of insurance shall be provided to the Buyer prior to the commencement date.
Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with sixty (60) days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Buyer shall pay for all services rendered and equipment delivered up to the effective date of termination. The Seller shall ensure an orderly transition of all kitchen operations and staff in Canada Toronto.
Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Purchase Order due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government-mandated closures in Canada Toronto, or supply chain disruptions affecting the Canadian food industry.
Entire Agreement: This Purchase Order, together with any attached exhibits and the signed service agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the procurement of Chef services in Canada Toronto and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this Purchase Order. The Buyer authorizes the Seller to commence procurement and onboarding of the Chef and associated culinary staff in Canada Toronto in accordance with the schedule outlined herein.

For and on behalf of the Buyer:

Maple & Thyme Hospitality Group Inc.

Name: Margaret Chen
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

For and on behalf of the Seller:

Culinary Excellence Partners Ltd.

Name: Laurent Dubois
Title: Managing Director
Signature: _________________________
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