Kitchen Manager

Byblos; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Byblos in Fredericton is searching for a skilled Kitchen Manager to lead daily restaurant operations. You'll supervise food prep and cook to ensure a great dining experience for customers. Responsibilities also include managing kitchen staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven background as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef and is prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Join Byblos and help deliver exceptional dining experiences!

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Check food plating and temperature.
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager.
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Team leadership

Conflict management

Organization skills

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.

Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands‑on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast‑paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends