Kitchen Manager

Lone Star Texas Grill; Belleville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Ontario is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and be passionate about food preparation and team leadership. Competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift items up to 30lbs.
• Ability to remain physically active throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the kitchen.
• Manage and coach kitchen staff.
• Assist in hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Coordinate with management on profit and loss statements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Standard First Aid and Food Handler's certificate

Job description

Overview

Position: Kitchen Manager

Location: 130 Bell Boulevard, Belleville ON, K8P 5L2 (In the Quinte Mall)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team. Lone Star Kitchen Managers share a passion for food and provides leadership, training and coaching to a team of committed restaurant employees. We focus on making food fresh in house, while maintaining the highest standards of food and workplace safety. You will learn to make the best Tex-Mex north of the border, and be given the opportunity to advance your culinary career as far as you want to take it.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the daily operations of the Lone Star kitchen.
• Oversee the prep cooks making of house-made salsa, queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans, signature sauces, spices and more!
• Oversee the day to day operations of the line cooks who prepare and cook our award winning food including sizzling fajitas, classic Tex-Mex dishes & AAA steaks.
• Lead the culinary team to maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Provide leadership and coaching to both full time and part time staff.
• Conduct interviews and hire individuals who will help grow the restaurant.
• Manage the employee weekly schedule.
• Communicate shift priorities and responsibilities prior to the start of every shift.
• Work with a team of managers and a regional director to manage and shape the restaurant profit & loss statements.
• Exemplify exceptional leadership skills using our core values of People, Empowerment, Results and Coaching.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Standard First Aid and Food Handler's certificate preferred.
• Lift items up to 30lbs.
• The ability to remain physically active and busy for the duration of your shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lone Star Texas Grill welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and provides accommodations, upon request, at all stages of the recruitment / selection process.