The Heritage Tea Room is seeking an experienced and highly skilled culinary professional to lead our kitchen and oversee catering operations across the organization.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining scratch cooking and baking with catering and event coordination. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and planning and executing catering services and special events.
Responsibilities
Lead daily kitchen operations, including cooking and baking from scratch
Develop and execute seasonal menus and catering offerings
Plan, coordinate, and deliver catering services and events company-wide
Manage food production, scheduling, and event logistics
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Oversee inventory, ordering, and supplier coordination
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
Train and support kitchen staff as needed
Control food costs and minimize waste
Qualifications
5+ years culinary experience in a professional kitchen
Robust background in both cooking and baking (scratch kitchen experience required)
Experience in catering, banquet production, or event food service
Event coordination or hospitality operations experience considered a strong asset
Proven leadership or kitchen supervisory experience
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
Food Handler Certification required or willing to obtain
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to lead and grow a catering program
Creative input into menus and events
Supportive team environment in a historic setting
Benefits:
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office parking
Vision care
Tips sharing
Work Location: In person
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $22.00-$24.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office parking
Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
St. Andrews, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
cooking, baking, & catering: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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