Kitchen Manager

MacDonald Search Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Employee meals

Career growth

Job summary

MacDonald Search Group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day back-of-house operations across restaurant, banquet, and breakfast services in Winnipeg.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and costs, ensure food safety, and collaborate on menu development while maintaining high standards and a positive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in kitchen management or similar role.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain composed under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and support the kitchen team
• Oversee daily food preparation and kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and labour
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Support menu development, recipe consistency, and operational improvements
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Food costing

Inventory management

Scheduling

Food safety

Job description

Our client in the hospitality industry is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day back-of-house operations. This role oversees kitchen staff, food preparation, quality, inventory, food costs, and health and safety across restaurant, banquet, and breakfast operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead, schedule, train, and support the kitchen team
• Oversee daily food preparation and kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and labour
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Support menu development, recipe consistency, and operational improvements
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or similar role
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and scheduling
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain composed under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

What's Offered

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Employee meals and discounts
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Looking for your next food & beverage leadership opportunity? This could be a great fit!

All applications are considered.