Kitchen Assistant Department Manager - Full Time

Longos; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant Department Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a leadership position where you'll motivate and mentor team members while ensuring exceptional service. You'll be responsible for managing daily operations, coaching staff, and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a culture that values teamwork and collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Recognition and rewards for Team Members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a food service department.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and mentor Team Members to enhance productivity.
• Uphold company policies and provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

1-year experience in food service

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Store Operations
Maple Leaf Square Store, Toronto

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant Department Manager who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team environment!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, come join our growing team!

This is your opportunity to advance your career in a leadership role. As the Kitchen Assistant Department Manager, you will assist the Food Service Manager to ensure that the department is prepared for daily operations.

What you'll do:

1. Motivate and mentor Team Members
2. Provide support with regular team meetings
3. Coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity
4. Handle Team Member and customer issues
5. Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention
6. Merchandise, manage inventory and schedule to meet financial objectives
7. Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors

What we are looking for:

1. Minimum of 1-year experience in a food service department with a solid understanding of product knowledge
2. Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with Team Members and Customers
3. Ability to lead, coach, motivate and work in a fast-paced environment
4. Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
5. Ownership to resolve issues with a sense of urgency
6. Effective communication and listening skills
7. Strong creativity skills and ability to create eye-catching displays
8. Ability to role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values

Work Environment:

1. Work is performed in a store retail environment
2. Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
3. Travel is required to support off-site events

Why join our team?

1. Competitive wages and flexible benefits
2. Opportunity to advance your career
3. A team that cares and treats you like family
4. Culture of teamwork and collaboration
5. Celebrates and rewards our Team Members

Longo's is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Mail: 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6