Kitchen Manager
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
We’re looking for Kitchen Manager for a new venture with The Distillery Restaurant Corp.! The WD Café is located in the beautiful Distillery District and offers a tasty menu for breakfast and lunch.
We’re seeking experienced applicants with outstanding beverage & food knowledge, solid business acumen, and a drive to deliver results and bring people together. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating great food, building the best team environment and delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding flavours and presentation.
The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable with all facets of restaurant kitchen management, including hiring, scheduling, training, development and coaching.
Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy.
Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process.
What you'll experience with The DRC:
What you’ll be doing:
What you’ll bring to the kitchen:
The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and welcome candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities with us. Please note that accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.
We’re seeking experienced applicants with outstanding beverage & food knowledge, solid business acumen, and a drive to deliver results and bring people together. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating great food, building the best team environment and delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding flavours and presentation.
The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable with all facets of restaurant kitchen management, including hiring, scheduling, training, development and coaching.
Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy.
Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process.
What you'll experience with The DRC:
- FAIR COMPENSATION. $26 per hour.
- $50 cell phone allowance and a unique management dining program.
- In-house dining perks.
- CAREER GROWTH. Learn under the guidance of Chef Tim Miles, our Director of Culinary.
- CONTESTS. Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.
- TRIPS. Yes, you read that right – field trips! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
- GOLDEN TICKETS. AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.
What you’ll be doing:
- Overseeing food preparation and other kitchen operations
- Supervising the kitchen staff
- Training kitchen staff
- Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas
- Ordering materials, supplies, and ingredients depending on inventory level
- Ensuring kitchen is organized and clean
- Ensuring kitchen staff complies with health and food safety standards
- Addressing complaints regarding food quality or service
- Scheduling staff shifts and assigning duties
- Managing budgets and payroll records
- Establishing standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Performing other related duties
What you’ll bring to the kitchen:
- EXPERIENCE. You have at least 5 years of quality cooking experience with demonstrated progressive growth in a demanding, high-volume restaurant environment. Your growth has already progressed to leadership roles in a similar environment for at least two years.
- FORMAL EDUCATION OR ON-THE-JOB LEARNING. You have a Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience. A background in Mexican cuisine is considered a strong asset.
- A GROWTH MINDSET. You’re constantly open to learning, coaching and career growth.
- PASSION. You have a genuine passion for the industry, cooking, hospitality and food and beverage.
- SOLUTIONS. You are a strong problem solver with an insatiable desire to impact performance, always looking for opportunities to improve!
- LEADERSHIP. You’re an exceptional leader with great relationship-building and communication skills.
The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and welcome candidates with disabilities to apply for job opportunities with us. Please note that accommodations throughout each stage of the DRC’s recruitment process are available upon request.
The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.
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