
Kitchen Manager
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 55% employer-paid group insurance
- Employer-covered Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on meals
- Fast-track opportunities for career advancement
- A company culture focused on personal and professional development
- A fun, friendly, and dynamic work environment
- Annual performance bonuses
- Free employee parking (or easy access to public transit in the Montreal area)
- Ensure food quality and dish execution standards are met at all times
- Take a proactive approach to food safety by promoting and maintaining best practices, using checklists, and monitoring food and storage temperatures
- Supervise and coordinate various kitchen stations
- Handle recruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning, and team management
- Monitor stock rotation and manage inventory according to company standards
- Control food costs by enforcing recipe compliance, managing waste, and applying corrective actions when variances occur between theoretical and actual inventory
- Contribute to achieving financial goals
- Oversee cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs
- Supervise the pass to ensure accuracy, presentation, and prioritization of dine-in, delivery, and take-out orders
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations and step in wherever support is needed
- Handle administrative tasks such as payroll, scheduling, emails, follow-ups, etc.
- You manage stress well in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- You're organized and versatile, able to set priorities and work independently
- You communicate clearly and kindly, using active listening and openness to build trust and collaboration
- You see team development as a priority, offering real growth opportunities
- You have strong leadership skills that inspire, guide, and unite your team around a shared vision
- You show managerial courage when needed, while always staying tuned in to your team's needs
- Full-time position (40 hours/week)
- Available Monday to Sunday, with two days off per week
- Participation in restaurant openings and closings, on a rotating schedule
- Variable shifts including days, evenings, and weekends, based on operational needs