Kitchen Lead: Growth, Quality & Team Mentor

State & Main; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee dining discount

Growth and development opportunities

Career advancement

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

State & Main is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and lead a strong back-of-house team. You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to sustain a safe, efficient kitchen environment while fostering a collaborative culture that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

We value organized, detail-oriented leaders who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about hospitality and meal presentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in a kitchen leadership role.
• Solid culinary knowledge with a focus on food safety and high quality standards.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high food quality.
• Lead by example and support the kitchen team to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost controls.
• Train and mentor staff to develop culinary skills.
• Monitor food safety and hygiene to meet health regulations.
• Collaborate with the team to execute menu items and promotions.
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

State & Main is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and lead a strong back-of-house team. You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to sustain a safe, efficient kitchen environment while fostering a collaborative culture that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

We value organized, detail-oriented leaders who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about hospitality and meal presentation.