Culinary Experience Lead - Grow Into Management

Impact Kitchen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal stipend

Discount on Impact Kitchen products

Flexible scheduling

Tip-pooling program

Job summary

Impact Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Culinary Experience Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure high-quality, consistent dishes for dine-in and take-out, and support daily operations. You will monitor food safety, train staff, and drive cost-conscious processes while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

You will report to the Culinary Experience Manager and collaborate with Restaurant General Management to optimize menus, scheduling, and performance across locations in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent; Red Seal preferred.
• Minimum 3 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Proven ability to manage food and labour costs.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Experience in training and development of new employees.
• Ability to lift over 20lbs; flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

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 SOP’s 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

Culinary Degree

Kitchen management

Cost controls

Food safety

Leadership

Staff training

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Work eligibility

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Red Seal certification

Job description

Impact Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Culinary Experience Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure high-quality, consistent dishes for dine-in and take-out, and support daily operations. You will monitor food safety, train staff, and drive cost-conscious processes while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

You will report to the Culinary Experience Manager and collaborate with Restaurant General Management to optimize menus, scheduling, and performance across locations in Toronto.