A high-volume casual community bar experience is built on customer service, quality, and fun. It’s a place where the atmosphere is lively, the food is craveable, the drinks are memorable, and every guest feels like they belong. This organization takes pride in creating an inviting neighbourhood gathering place - where great service, great people, and genuine hospitality come together day after day. To continue delivering this experience, they are seeking a Kitchen Manager who can lead a fast-paced, tavern-style kitchen with confidence and consistency. This role is central to maintaining the rhythm and reliability of the back-of-house, ensuring high standards in food quality, execution, and team performance. The right individual brings strong leadership in high-volume casual dining, excels in labour and cost management, and thrives within a structured, corporately supported framework that provides resources, standards, and operational clarity.
The Salary range is $55,000 - $59,000 plus grats
Description
Operational Leadership
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent timing, execution, and product quality during busy service periods.
- Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and recipe adherence to maintain brand integrity.
- Ensure all equipment, tools, and prep systems are functioning efficiently and maintained regularly.
- Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to support smooth service flow and problem-solving during peak times.
Team Management & Development
- Direct, train, and supervise a back-of-house team of 15–18 staff members, creating a strong sense of teamwork and accountability.
- Provide ongoing coaching to build skill, confidence, and consistency across all levels of the kitchen team.
- Foster a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.
- Support hiring, onboarding, performance assessments, and the development of future leaders within the kitchen.
Labour & Cost Control
- Manage labour budgets and scheduling to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
- Oversee product ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Monitor food cost performance weekly and introduce strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Maintain portioning and prep standards to ensure cost accuracy and product consistency.
Corporate Standards & Compliance
- Execute all operational procedures in alignment with corporate guidelines, brand standards, and food safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation policies, temperature logs, storage procedures, and provincial regulations.
- Support menu changes, product training, operational rollouts, and audit readiness.
- Reinforce best practices to maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized kitchen environment.
Requirements
- Proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, casual dining or tavern-style environment.
- Strong understanding of labour scheduling, food cost control, inventory systems, and performance metrics.
- Experience supervising mid-sized kitchen teams with a hands-on, coaching-driven leadership style.
- Ability to maintain consistent execution within a structured corporate environment with established systems and standards.
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and operational compliance.
- Highly organized, calm under pressure, and able to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced kitchen.
Corporate Culture
They like to have a good time and aim to create that same experience for their guests. They pride themselves on having built a culture driven by values and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment that is safe and respectful for everyone.
- Join an award-winning organization recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , for excellence in leadership, innovation, and operational performance.
- Work within a supportive framework that offers clear standards, strong operational tools, and the structure needed to succeed in a high-volume environment.
- Lead a vibrant kitchen team in a community bar known for great food, great drinks, and experiences that keep guests coming back.
- Contribute to a workplace culture built on collaboration, trust, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Access opportunities for personal and professional development, with long-term growth potential within a respected and expanding hospitality group.
- Be part of a team that values authenticity, community connection, and creating great moments—for guests and for each other.
Contact Marc Roberts at 604.268.6202 x6 or submit your resume in confidence below.
