Kitchen Manager

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental insurance

RRSP

Employee assistance program

Annual conference/awards

Flexible schedule

Leadership workshops

Extensive E-Learning

Job summary

White Spot in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and drive excellence in food quality and service. You will manage a high-volume kitchen, train staff, and ensure safety and costs are controlled while upholding our guest-first standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this key leadership position with room for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a kitchen manager.
• Passion for food and commitment to quality.
• Strong attention to detail and eye for presentation.
• Conceptual understanding of restaurant operational controls and financial statements.
• A thorough understanding of Food Safe and WorkSafe requirements.
• A proven record of training and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and a winning attitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and training team members.
• Creating a positive welcoming environment for their team.
• Maintaining the highest standards of service, cleanliness and food safety.
• Demonstrating a "guest first" approach always.
• Developing and meeting financial plans.
• Coordinating in-store promotions.
• Promoting their restaurant in the local market.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Food safety

Communication

Financial awareness

Training others

Attention to detail

Energetic

Job description

Salary Range: $ 60 , 000 to $ 70 , 000 per year

• Salary dependent on experience and skills
• Comprehensive benefits package and bonus potential of up to $ 10 , 000 per year

Why White Spot?

• Unique market positioning - " The Spot for Everyone" and a welcoming, dynamic environment
• As a Kitchen Manager, receive 3 weeks paid vacation in your first year
• We offer professional development opportunities through our Skilled Trades BC accredited Red Seal Program. We are the only hospitality organization in BC accredited to provide this training in-house.
• Have the chance to work with an iconic brand! White Spot is Canada's longest running chain restaurant, one of Canada's Best Managed companies and one of BC 's best loved brands.

Do you enjoy working in a friendly family-like environment? How about working collaboratively with other managers and training team members? White Spot is renowned as a place for everyone and every occasion, and for providing a warm welcome, familiar comfort, and unique tasting food. We're an iconic brand, the longest running restaurant chain in Canada, and we're proud of our special history and the role we play in our communities.

White Spot managers operate high volume restaurants that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and that generally have a total team of between 50 and 100 .

In addition to day-to-day shift management, Managers are responsible for:

• Hiring and training team members
• Creating a positive welcoming environment for their team
• Maintaining the highest standards of service, cleanliness and food safety
• Demonstrating a " guest first" approach always
• Developing and meeting financial plans
• Coordinating in-store promotions
• Promoting their restaurant in the local market

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a kitchen manager
• Passion for food and commitment to quality
• Strong attention to detail and eye for presentation
• Conceptual understanding of restaurant operational controls and financial statements
• A thorough understanding of Food Safe and WorkSafe requirements
• A proven record of training and developing a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High energy and a winning attitude
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Industry leading benefit package including Extended Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and RRSP
• Inclusion in our corporate events such as the Annual Conference & Awards Banquet, Holiday party, etc.
• Access to Perks program that offers discounts to various attractions, events, shopping, travel, and more.
• Flexible schedule
• Leadership workshops for growth and development
• Extensive E-Learning training

Please note: White Spot Limited will never ask for any personal information, banking details or Social Insurance Number before we have had an in-person interview and the candidate has been hired.