Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

JRoss Recruiters; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Vancouver is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, manage a team of 15–18 staff, and ensure high-quality food service at a community bar. The ideal candidate will have proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment, strong skills in labour scheduling and food cost control, and an ability to foster a positive team culture. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a respected organization that's committed to diversity and collaboration.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Supportive framework with strong operational tools

Vibrant team culture focused on accountability and pride

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience supervising mid-sized kitchen teams with a hands-on leadership style.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure product quality.
• Direct, train, and supervise a back-of-house team of 15–18 staff members.
• Manage labour budgets and scheduling for efficient staffing.
• Monitor food cost performance and introduce efficiency strategies.
• Execute operational procedures in alignment with corporate guidelines.

Skills

Strong understanding of labour scheduling

Food cost control

Inventory systems

Performance metrics

Organizational skills

Decision making under pressure

Job description

A leading hospitality group in Vancouver is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, manage a team of 15–18 staff, and ensure high-quality food service at a community bar. The ideal candidate will have proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment, strong skills in labour scheduling and food cost control, and an ability to foster a positive team culture. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a respected organization that's committed to diversity and collaboration.