Kitchen Manager (Village)

Infinity Enterprises Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to CA$52,000 per year + tips

Ski pass or lifestyle perks

Extended health, dental & vision

Life insurance & EAP

Education allowance

Staff meals on shift

40% employee discount across Infinity

Partner discounts via CFIB

Job summary

Tacos La Cantina in Whistler is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced quick-service kitchen. You will ensure recipes, portions and standards are executed consistently while building a strong, accountable kitchen team.

This role emphasizes operations, systems and developing people, with a focus on cost control, scheduling, food safety, and continually improving service during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive kitchen or quick-service experience.
• Proven leadership in high-volume operations.
• Strong systems mindset with focus on consistency.
• Experience managing food cost, inventory, and waste.
• Coachable, communicative and capable of coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, quick-service kitchen.
• Ensure recipes, portions and standards are executed consistently.
• Maintain speed, quality and efficiency during service.
• Develop and coach kitchen team.
• Manage scheduling, labour, purchasing and waste controls.
• Uphold Food Safe, sanitation and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Systems mindset

People leadership

Communication

Food cost

Inventory management

Purchasing

Labour management

Job description

Lead the team. Strengthen the systems. Deliver consistency.

Tacos La Cantina is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to lead our fast‑paced quick‑service kitchen in Whistler.
This role is ideal for someone who loves operations, systems and developing people. Our menu and recipes are established your focus is making sure they are executed consistently, efficiently and to standard every shift, while building a strong, accountable kitchen team.

Why Join Us?

Work and live in one of Canada’s most iconic mountain communities while enjoying:

• Pay: Up to CA$52,000.00 per year + Excellent tips
• Lifestyle or Ski Pass
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Education Allowance for professional development
• Staff meal and non‑alcoholic beverage while on shift
• 40% employee discount across Infinity Enterprises Group food & beverage locations
• Partner discounts on hotels, retail, car rentals, entertainment and more through CFIB

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, quick‑service environment
• Ensure established recipes, portions and preparation standards are executed consistently
• Maintain speed, quality and efficiency during service
• Strengthening kitchen systems, processes and workflows
• Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team
• Manage scheduling, labour, food cost, inventory, purchasing and waste
• Maintain strong Food Safe, sanitation, health and WorkSafe BC standards
• Stay hands‑on and support the team during busy periods
• Work closely with restaurant and culinary leadership to continuously improve operations
• These responsibilities reflect the core role, including quality standards, training, cost control, scheduling, purchasing and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive kitchen or quick service restaurant experience
• Leadership experience in quick‑service, fast‑casual or high‑volume operations
• Strong systems mindset with a focus on consistency and execution
• Experience with food cost, inventory, purchasing, labour and waste controls
• Strong people leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Organized, hands‑on and calm under pressure
• Margine Edge experience is an asset
• Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent is an asset or the ability to obtain this certification
• High‑volume experience, teamwork, organization, accountability and the ability to coach and develop cooks.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t need to reinvent the menu to make an impact. You’ll take established recipes and systems and make sure they work exceptionally well every day.
Success means a trained team, consistent food, efficient service, controlled costs and systems that hold up even during Whistler’s busiest periods.
Ready to lead a strong team and make a great operation even better? Apply today.