Kitchen Manager

Heritage Inn Hotel; High River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in High River is seeking a full-time Kitchen Manager. This role involves leading kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food service, and managing staff. Candidates should have supervisory experience and Food Safe certification, with a passion for the food industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of kitchen supervisory experience required.
• Must have Food Safe certification; Red Seal is preferred.
• Passion for the food service industry and knowledge of current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations for the restaurant and banquet services.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring quality food preparation.
• Participate in the annual budget process and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

Food Safe certification

Red Seal Certification or equivalent

Job description

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in High River, Alberta is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic full-time Kitchen Manager to lead, develop and support the kitchen team in effectively operating and managing the kitchen operations for our on-site Restaurant, Lounge, and Banquet departments.

Please note that the salary will be commensurate based on experience and education.

This position will include :

• Food purchasing, receiving and storing as per hotel standards.
• Ensuring the quality of all food prepared at all times and constantly checking for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
• Ensuring any guest concerns and complaints are resolved quickly and efficiently.
• Making daily inspections of all fridges, freezers and food storerooms, to ensure proper par levels, inventory management, rotation and dating of all products.
• Ensuring kitchen and area is stocked, organized and cleaned at all times.
• Planning daily features and specials.
• Record food inventory.
• Maintain awareness of all food and fire safety regulation.
• Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff and provide effective ongoing training ensuring certifications are up to date.
• Coordinate daily activities and schedules of all department staff.
• Participate in the annual budget process to ensure financial objectives are met for the Food & Beverage Division.

Who we are looking for :

• A hardworking, knowledgeable and proactive professional with at least two years of kitchen supervisory experience and Food Safe certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Red Seal Certification or equivalent.
• Must be passionate about the food service industry and current with the latest provincial and federation regulations and industry trends.
• A hands-on and detail-oriented manager who believes in leading by example, and is always willing to jump in and help whenever required. Evening and weekend work will be required.