Food Program Manager

Canco Petroleum•Kelowna, BC

3d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000

About The Position

At Canco, we’re Canadian born and raised. We are an independent chain of gas stations launched in 2016. A bold alternative to big-box retailers, Canco was born from a vision to become a leading gas retailer brand. We purchase directly from major fuel refineries and terminals in Canada to ensure premium products are offered at competitive prices. Proudly local, we put people first and run our business with honesty, integrity, and excellence. In this role, you will assume full end-to-end ownership of Canco’s hot food programs and the kitchen business. This position carries total accountability for the concept, design, rollout, execution, sustainment, and future innovation of these programs. The expectation is not maintenance of the status quo, but disciplined rebuilding, optimization, and scalable sustained growth our hot food and Canteen Kitchen initiatives.

Requirements

Full end-to-end ownership of Canco’s hot food programs and the kitchen business
Total accountability for the concept, design, rollout, execution, sustainment, and future innovation of these programs
Disciplined rebuilding, optimization, and scalable sustained growth of hot food and Canteen Kitchen initiatives
Complete lifecycle management of all hot food programs
Rebuilding the canteen kitchen program from the ground up
Operating as a program owner, not a coordinator

Responsibilities

Program concept development and strategic positioning
Menu architecture, pricing logic, and margin performance
Vendor selection, sourcing strategy, and operational feasibility
Store-level implementation and rollout planning
Training materials, SOPs, and execution standards
Ongoing performance monitoring, optimization, and innovation
Redesigning the operating model and kitchen plan
Defining menu scope, production standards, and workflows
Hiring the appropriate talent and building the team structure
Developing and executing training programs
Relaunching the kitchen with clear performance metrics and accountability
Proactive problem-solving, cross-functional leadership with Operations, Marketing, category, vendors/partners, construction and Finance, and clear communication of risks, timelines, and results.