Kitchen Manager - (Highwayman Pub)

Otter Co-op • Abbotsford, BC

1d • CA$44,886 - CA$67,330 • Hybrid

About The Position

Otter Co-op is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, BC. This role is responsible for the overall food service operations, including food preparation, service standards, presentation, timeliness, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety regulations and company policies. The Kitchen Manager will also manage budgeted food and labor costs, implement company programs, and handle human resources activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Kitchen and/or Restaurant Assistant Manager.
• Must have all valid certificates needed to operate a commercial kitchen including but not limited to Food Safe (Level 2 preferred).
• Ability to construct menu costing, and accurately estimate labor and food costs.
• Ability to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as menus, production schedules, financial, and other reports, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and ensure compliance with standards, rules and regulations.
• Computer literate in systems related to the restaurant industry as well as Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to inspire and engage a team with proven leadership techniques.
• Ability to take direction, offer direction and to work in a team environment.
• Must have superior organization, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and supervise a variety of team members to consistently produce results.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing and maintaining a proper inventory.
• Must be able to deal with reasonable work-related stress resulting from the need to manage within legislative, budgetary and time constraints on a regular basis.
• Must be able to deal with issues arising from guest complaints (internal and external) in a timely manner using problem solving and de-escalation techniques.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays when the Pub is busiest.
• This position is based out of our Highwayman Pub Abbotsford, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise.
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Inter-Provincial trade qualification (Journeyman / Red Seal) and/or diploma/certificate from a recognized culinary school an asset.
• Advanced understanding of professional cooking, kitchen skills, sanitation and safety in food handling procedures is an asset.
• First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that quality, quantity, and presentation of all food prepared meets standards for freshness, appearance, and consistency.
• Directly oversees and assists with cooking, serving, and cleaning.
• Plans, develops, and implements menus; provides recipes, training and prepares costing.
• Calculates and orders the correct amount of food within established budgets.
• Oversees recruiting, training, and scheduling of all kitchen and server team members within established budgets.
• Ensures adherence to food safety regulations, liquor licensing, hygiene, high standard of sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Works closely with General Manager to ensure efficient delivery and cost control of all food related items.
• Manages 8-15 kitchen team members.
• Maintains a positive and engaged working environment based upon excellence, discipline, learning and development, teamwork, respect and having fun.
• Ensures all team members work in a manner that maximizes productivity and limits wastage of food products to an absolute minimum.
• Conducts performance management, coaching and counseling to ensure optimum performance in accordance with Otter’s policies and procedures.
• Provides recognition of colleagues who meet and exceed standards, in a sincere, meaningful way.
• Trains cooks and servers according to training guidelines and maintains up to date skills assessment/certification for each team member as required.
• Completes an accurate inventory count (food) monthly and works very close with the Controller and General Manager to ensure food cost according to plan.
• Must be able to deal with reasonable work-related stress resulting from the need to manage within legislative, budgetary and time constraints on a regular basis.
• Must be able to deal with problem solving situations and make judgment decisions.
• Must be able to deal with issues arising from guest complaints (internal and external) in a timely manner using problem solving and de-escalation techniques.
• Develop and maintain a team environment that is based on Otter Co-op’s brand and values of Integrity, Community and Excellence.
• To perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed