East Kitchen Manager

Leopold's Tavern; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular community tavern in Regina is seeking a highly motivated Kitchen Manager to inspire and guide their kitchen team. The role involves ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety while managing daily operations and staff training. Candidates must have a strong background in kitchen management and leadership skills, with a passion for creating exceptional food experiences that guests love. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for career growth

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of kitchen experience in the hospitality industry.
• Minimum of two years of managerial experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently.
• Demonstrated use of standard concepts in purchasing inventory and supervising up to 20 employees.
• Good with people and able to exhibit positive line leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations under the direction of the Regional BOH Manager.
• Ensure every item served meets the brand standards of quality.
• Supervise and communicate promotions to staff.
• Complete bi-weekly payroll info including time cards and new hires.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Valid Food Safe Certificate

Valid Driver's License

Tools

POS Systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a highly motivated experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our team at Leos East. This role is all about inspiring and guiding our kitchen crew while upholding the highest standards of food quality safety and efficiency and fostering our one dream one team mentality. Youll bring strong leadership, proven industry experience and a passion for creating exceptional food experiences that our guests love.

What You'll Be Doing

Specific Responsibilities including but not limited to :

• Manage daily operations under the direction of the Regional BOH Manager including all back-of-house areas
• Maintain the highest standard of food safety
• Determine stock needs interact with vendors and monitor sales and inventory management
• Manage recruit and oversee training of all BOH employees
• Maintain and monitor employees shift schedules and job performance
• Supervise and communicate promotions and train and educate staff on all promotions
• Place orders with suppliers
• Manage and complete bi-weekly payroll info including time cards payroll changes new hires and terminations
• Must be open to work a couple late night shifts a week
• Ensure every item served is to the Leos brand standards of quality and specification
• Ensure high level of BOH engagement and overall team satisfaction
• Identify future leaders and build a solid BOH back-bench

What Were Looking For

In addition to the specific responsibilities here are the specific job requirements :

• Minimum of three years of kitchen experience in the hospitality industry
• Minimum of two years of managerial experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting
• Ordering scheduling & inventory management experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently
• Effective communication skills with the understanding of the importance of communication
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Willingness to fill in for team members and provide proper coverage
• Demonstrated use of standard concepts and practices in purchasing inventory and supervising up to 20 employees
• Good with people and able to exhibit positive line leadership
• Organizational and time management skills
• General knowledge of POS systems Excel and Word
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Valid drivers license
• As always you must be awesome!!

About Us

At Leos our community bar culture is built on customer service quality and fun. We aim to deliver consistency in every visit while making sure both our guests and our crew enjoy the experience.

Our values guide everything we do. We believe in being authentic what you see is what you get. We stay grateful and humble knowing that it takes every member of the team to create something great. Were inclusive welcoming people from all walks of life and making sure everyone feels they belong. We stay innovative always looking for new ways to improve and keep things fresh. Were relentless in our drive to deliver high standards even when the pace is fast. And were always community-minded because Leos is more than just a tavernits a place where people connect.

At Leos theres no front of house and back of houseits one team one dream. If one succeeds we all succeed. Every role matters and weve built an environment where we lift each other up and celebrate wins together.

Were proud to foster a diverse welcoming and safe workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. That commitment has helped us earn recognition as a Deloitte Best Managed Company.

At Leos we value professionalism respect and accountability. To keep our team culture positive and productive we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to negativity disruptive behavior or lack of show up ready to work respect others and take ownership of your role. Were proud of the environment weve built and were committed to keeping it supportive and focused.

Our crew is at its best when everyone feels included respected and valued. Were an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents all kinds of experiences perspectives and stories. That mix is what makes working (and hanging out) here awesome.

Decisions around hiring training pay and promotions come down to performance potential and passion not on any protected ground. If you need a hand or an accommodation during the process just let us know. Weve got your back.

Ready to Join the Team

If you meet our hiring criteria our manager will reach out using the contact info from your resume to set up an interview. Walk-in resumes are also welcome!

Thanks for considering Leopolds Tavern we cant wait to meet you.

The Leos Recruiting Team