Assistant Kitchen Manager

Lone Star Texas Grill; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Ottawa is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee kitchen operations and lead the culinary team. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience and a passion for food, along with a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards. This part-time role includes responsibilities such as coaching staff and assisting in hiring. Opportunities for career advancement in the culinary field are available.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Standard First Aid and Food Handlers certificate preferred.
• Ability to lift items up to 30lbs.
• Physical activity and busy work required throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and assist Kitchen Manager.
• Lead culinary team to maintain cleanliness and food safety.
• Conduct interviews and hire kitchen staff.
• Communicate shift priorities and responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Job description

Position : Assistant Kitchen Manager

Location : 4275 Strandherd Drive, Nepean ON K2J 6E5

Job Type : Part Time

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our culinary team. Lone Star Assistant Kitchen Managers share a passion for food and provide leadership, training and coaching to a team of committed restaurant employees. We focus on making food fresh in house, while maintaining the highest standards of food and workplace safety. You will learn to make the best Tex-Mex north of the border, and be given the opportunity to advance your culinary career as far as you want to take it.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Kitchen Manager to oversee all aspects of the daily operations of the Lone Star kitchen.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to oversee the prep cooks making of house-made salsa, queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans, signature sauces, spices and more!
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to the day to day operations of the line cooks who prepare and cook our award winning food including sizzling fajitas, classic Tex-Mex dishes & AAA steaks.
• Help lead the culinary team to maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Provide leadership and coaching to both full time and part time staff.
• Help conduct interviews and hire individuals who will help grow the restaurant.
• Communicate shift priorities and responsibilities prior to the start of every shift.
• Exemplify exceptional leadership skills using our core values of People, Empowerment, Results and Coaching.

Requirements

Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.

Standard First Aid and Food Handlers certificate preferred.

Lift items up to 30lbs.

The ability to remain physically active and busy for the duration of your shift.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lone Star Texas Grill welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and provides accommodations, upon request, at all stages of the recruitment / selection process.