Culinary Experience Lead for Innovative Kitchen Teams

impactkitchen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kitchen in Toronto is seeking a Culinary Experience Manager to lead our kitchen team across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. You will oversee food production, uphold safety standards, manage costs, and mentor staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes and guest experiences.

Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, you will drive menu execution, team development, and operational excellence while maintaining our fast‑paced, customer‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent mix of education and experience; Red Seal preferred.
• Minimum 3 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift over 20 lbs.
• Legal to work in Canada.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Experience in training and development of new employees.
• Multiple outlet or commissary experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in set up, organization and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen compliance including health and safety regulation.
• Manage the production schedule and logistics within a multi-location operation.
• Oversee the work of a large kitchen staff, working together with them as a team.
• Scheduling of kitchen personnel in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget.
• Model the company’s standards and operating practice ensuring that the team follows SOPs through production.
• Recruit and train top talent through progressive training and set evaluations aligned to career planning.
• When necessary, execute disciplinary action via HR process for all kitchen personnel.
• Interpret and report cost of goods and labour actuals versus budget.
• Work alongside senior management and stakeholders responsible for menu development on innovative new menu items and recipe creation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Flexibility

Team Training

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Red Seal certification

Job description

Impact Kitchen in Toronto is seeking a Culinary Experience Manager to lead our kitchen team across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. You will oversee food production, uphold safety standards, manage costs, and mentor staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes and guest experiences.

Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, you will drive menu execution, team development, and operational excellence while maintaining our fast‑paced, customer‑focused culture.