Kitchen Manager

GC Vancouver, LLC dba Golden Corral; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant franchise in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food quality and staff training. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and management experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include ensuring that food preparation meets safety standards and controlling inventory. This role offers health benefits, paid time off, and a dynamic work culture. A passion for food and team development is a must for this role.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Qualifications

• Strong management experience in a high-volume, casual dining or family-style restaurant.
• 1 year kitchen management experience is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and management of kitchen staff.
• Ensure food is prepared following standards.
• Control food inventory and costs.

Skills

Knowledge of production cooking techniques

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership and communication skills

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.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Golden Corral Corporate.

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Why Work for Golden Corral?

Whether you want a great part‑time job or a long‑term career with a company that values innovation and pride…Golden Corral is the place for YOU . The success of our people is the foundation of our company, which is why we seek EXTRAORDINARY people to join our team. Golden Corral provides you a career with a company consistently recognized as a leader in the restaurant industry and as a Great Place to Work & Grow .

No matter which location or at which level, we support and empower our people to achieve their professional and personal goals. Golden Corral’s first restaurant opened in 1973, but our future continues with you. We rely on the basics of good food and excellent service that make our customers feel as if they were guests in our homes. Today, Golden Corral is the place for people with a focus on a Culture of Excellence. It is our team environment that makes working here so rewarding.

Golden Corral is not just a place of employment but it also feels like family due to the relationships we have with our guests and Co‑Workers. Golden Corral offers plenty of room for advancement and opportunity. I also like being involved in fundraising for Camp Corral, which allows me to give back to the community.