Kitchen Manager

Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of kitchen management experience in a high-volume environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include training staff, supervising food preparation, and managing inventory. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. This position requires availability for varied shifts and involves lifting up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Qualifications

• Strong, stable work history with management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• 1 year of kitchen management experience is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the training and management of kitchen staff.
• Ensure food is prepared and cooked to proper standards.
• Monitor and control food inventory and costs.

Skills

Knowledge of production cooking techniques

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership and communication skills

Experience in scheduling and managing labor

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of our culture of excellence. We hire managers with the talent, integrity, and passion to promote our Caring Culture. As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you will be responsible for the restaurant’s overall operations, including food quality, production, hospitality, safety, and labor in the absence of the General Manager.

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced restaurant professional to join our busy and fast-paced restaurant kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food quality, safety, and service standards are met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and Train Staff: Oversee the training and management of kitchen staff.
• Supervise Food Preparation: Ensure food is prepared and cooked to proper standards, and ensure proper presentation.
• Inventory and Cost Control: Monitor and control food inventory and costs, order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and Ensure high standards of hygiene and sanitation in the restaurant.
• Problem Solving: Handle any issues that arise in the kitchen efficiently.

Requirements:

• Experience: Strong, stable work history with management experience (Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Head Chef) in a high-volume, casual dining or family-style restaurant.
• Experience in kitchen management: 1 year (required).
• Relevant experience: 3 years (preferred).
• Skills: Knowledge of production cooking techniques. Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks and cash handling.
• Experience in scheduling and managing labor.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required hours 50 to 55 weekly.
• Education: High school or equivalent (preferred).
• Availability: Must be available for day shifts, evening shifts, morning shifts, and weekends.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

This is a job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you are passionate about food and enjoy working and developing a team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter for review. We look forward to meeting you.

Compensation: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.