Manager, Kitchen Dartmouth Playdium

Cineplex • Dartmouth, NS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Playdium’s Kitchen Managers are an integral part of the team who provide an exceptional dining experience to each and every guest. Kitchen Manager is responsible for delivering memorable food experiences for our guests by coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of culinary operations, while maintaining high quality menu options and service levels. The Kitchen Manager is expected to recruit, develop and schedule culinary staff, maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels, and ensure menu items are prepared in an efficient manner. If you thrive in an energetic, fast-paced and social atmosphere, this may be the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Required Secondary School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience managing a large culinary team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques
• A valid Food Handler’s certificate
• Schedule flexibility to work flexible hours inclusive of evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Post-Secondary diploma in Business Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality would be considered an asset
• Red Seal inter-provincial culinary certification and Smart Serve certification considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations by ensuring checklists and line checks are completed and records are verified and archived, that preparation and cooking stations are well stocked, and escalating and documenting any required repairs or maintenance for culinary appliances and equipment
• Manage the venue’s inventory process by ensuring inventory price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the management team and maintained inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.
• Negotiate, contract and oversee all external facility contractor functions as well as repair and maintenance functions
• Talent management for the culinary team through recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning, as well as improving employee engagement by recognizing staff, resolving concerns and fairly managing employee performance and scheduling requests
• Maintain a working knowledge of all statutory regulations affecting restaurant health and safety, and ensured that any safety hazards are identified and rectified

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED