Kitchen Lead

Overview:

Join our team as a Kitchen Lead and be part of a dynamic culinary environment. We are seeking individuals passionate about the food industry and eager to contribute to a collaborative kitchen team.

Duties

- Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency

- Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards of performance

- Maintain inventory, control costs, and optimize kitchen processes for efficiency

- Work with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service

- Collaborate with the restaurant manager to develop menus and weekly specials

- Maintain a clean and organized open kitchen

- Uphold strict food safety and sanitation protocols

- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment

Experience:

- Previous kitchen management experience is preferred

- Experience ordering from Sysco and using inventory software

- Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations (valid food handlers certificate is ideal)

- Excellent leadership and communication skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

- Knowledge of bartending is a plus

Perks

- A supportive and friendly work environment

- Staff discounts on food and drink

- Dental and heath benefits

- Bi-weekly tip-out program

- Free bowling!

If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, we welcome you to apply for the Kitchen Lead position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Kitchen Supervising: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person