Kitchen Manager

Splitsville Bowl; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks

Food discounts

Long service awards

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Mental health support

Job summary

Splitsville Bowl in Canada’s Metro Vancouver area is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced entertainment centre. You’ll oversee food preparation, service, stock control, and safety, while coaching staff to deliver a premier dining experience to guests.

The role requires leadership experience in busy restaurant environments, a passion for quality, and strong collaboration with front-of-house and management teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large kitchen teams in high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Strong focus on food safety and quality.
• Excellent communication with front-of-house and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food in a fast-paced centre.
• Coach and mentor staff, manage preparation and service.
• Maintain stock control and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and FOH leaders to reach goals.
• Ensure kitchen operations meet industry standards for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality

Guest satisfaction

Shift planning

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, engaging kitchen manager?

Are you looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further?

Are you looking for a business that is financially stable and has very exciting growth plans?

If so, then look no further!

The Why...

Join Splitsville as a Kitchen Manager and in return you'll get:

• 3 weeks of vacation (increasing to 4 weeks after one year!)
• Discounts on food and $1 bowling
• Financial long service awards
• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP matching plan
• Mental health support benefits

The What...

Here’s some of what you can expect as part of the role…

When joining Splitsville Bowl as a Kitchen Manager, you will receive a thorough induction to set you up for success and ensure you are fully trained in our kitchen operations and how the restaurant integrates within the wider Splitsville Bowl centre. You will also be trained in all areas of the busy centre, including the lanes, the bar and the amusements area.

Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will be at the heart of the food experience, leading the kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food while supporting the overall guest journey within the centre.

This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibilities ranging from coaching and mentoring the kitchen team, managing food preparation and service, maintaining stock control and food safety compliance, and collaborating closely with the Centre Manager and front-of-house leaders to deliver centre goals and financial targets.

You will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen operates to the highest industry standards, guaranteeing exceptional food quality, cleanliness, and safety, and helping to create a fun, efficient, and welcoming dining experience for all guests.

The Who…

The be a successful Kitchen Manager, you’ll have:

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role, ideally within a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment
• Proven management experience with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop large kitchen teams
• Strong passion for food quality, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence
• Demonstrated experience organizing, assigning, and overseeing shift tasks to ensure smooth service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with front-of-house and senior management
• Flexible availability, including nights and weekends
• Positive, energetic, and professional leadership style with a strong desire to drive success

Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier family entertainment centre! Our modern facilities combine state-of-the-art 10 pin bowling, high-quality casual dining, arcades, and other entertainment options to make your visit a one-of-a-kind experience.

At Splitsville, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities.

Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.