kitchen manager-ottawa.

Responsibilities:
Culinary & Service Execution

Expedite service during peak hours, ensuring ticket times meet restaurant benchmarks.

Ensure all dishes are prepared and plated strictly to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepped line for every shift.

Cost Control & Inventory Management

Manage BOH inventory, routine stock counts, and daily/weekly ordering from approved vendors.

Control food cost targets through rigorous portion control, prep-sheet adherence, and proactive waste management.

Write efficient weekly kitchen schedules that meet labor cost budgets while ensuring adequate coverage for prep and service.

Team Leadership & Development

Recruit, interview, onboard, and train all BOH personnel (prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers).

Conduct performance reviews, manage cross-training, and cultivate internal promotion opportunities.

Lead with a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress rushes to promote a productive, respectful work environment.

Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with local health department regulations, food handling guidelines, and OSHA safety standards.

Supervise daily, weekly, and monthly deep-cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance logs.

Maintain kitchen logs (cooler temperatures, sanitation bucket PPM, line checks) accurately and consistently.

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

Skills:
Experience: 2+ years of kitchen management or lead culinary supervisor experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

Cost Fluency: Proven ability to manage food cost percentages, labor budgets, and inventory par levels.

Leadership: Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills with a track record of building and retaining kitchen teams.

Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Physical Demands: Ability to work on your feet for extended periods (8-10 hours) and lift up to 50 lbs.

Availability: Open availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business volume.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Experience: 2+ years of kitchen management or lead culinary supervisor experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

Cost Fluency: Proven ability to manage food cost percentages, labor budgets, and inventory par levels.

Leadership: Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills with a track record of building and retaining kitchen teams.

Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Physical Demands: Ability to work on your feet for extended periods (8?10 hours) and lift up to 50 lbs.

Availability: Open availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business volume.


Apply today!! To be considered for this position email your updated resume to tinamccune@spherion.com

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