Kitchen Manager - Tavern/Bar

Do you thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence and leading kitchen teams to success in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Our client is launching a vibrant and welcoming restaurant concept that blends the comfort of a neighbourhood pub with the elevated service and menu quality of premium casual dining. With a focus on fostering a hospitality-first culture, they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, lead a talented culinary team, and ensure every dish delights their guests. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping a dynamic and memorable dining experience from the ground up. If you are passionate about culinary leadership, team development, and operational excellence, this role suits you.DescriptionCulinary Leadership: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality. Lead by example to instill a culture of excellence in the culinary team.Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team. Foster collaboration, growth, and accountability while maintaining a positive work environment.Menu Execution: Partner with the management team to execute a menu that aligns with the restaurants vision of premium casual dining with a neighborhood feel.Operational Management: Monitor kitchen operations to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, inventory control, and cost management.Financial Oversight: Support budgeting and financial performance goals by managing food and labour costs without compromising quality.Event Support: Collaborate with the Events Manager to ensure seamless execution of private events and banquets.RequirementsProven Leadership: A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in kitchen management, preferably in high-volume, premium casual dining environments.Culinary Passion: Deep knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and operational best practices.Hospitality Focus: A natural ability to create an environment where every guest feels valued, with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences through culinary excellence.Team-First Mentality: Strong leadership skills with a focus on teaching, coaching, and empowering kitchen teams to succeed.Business Acumen: Experience managing budgets, food costs, and labor expenses, with a willingness to grow in this area if needed.Event Experience: Familiarity with event and banquet kitchen operations is a strong asset.Self-Starter: Highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.Corporate CultureBonus Potential: Up to $16K in the first year, paid quarterly and annually.Uniform AllowanceCell Phone AllowanceRRSP Matching Program:BenefitsDining PerksContact Janis Romeskie at 403.670.9101 x4 or submit your resume in confidence below.

Created: 2025-03-01