Kitchen Manager – Bâton Rouge Kanata | $80,000–$100,000 + $5,000 Signing Bonus

Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar in Kanata is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong restaurant leader who understands high-volume service, steak and meat preparation, grill execution, food-cost management, scheduling, training and team development.

Our ideal candidate is organized, composed under pressure and capable of maintaining high standards while building a professional and respectful kitchen culture.

Compensation

- Expected total annual compensation of $80,000–$100,000, including base compensation and kitchen tip-out
- $5,000 signing bonus
- $2,500 paid at the start of employment
- $2,500 paid after the successful completion of three months
- Full-time, permanent position
- Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications and demonstrated ability

The signing bonus will be subject to written employment terms.

Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day operation of a high-volume grillhouse kitchen
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning and recipe execution
- Supervise, train, coach and develop kitchen employees
- Build and maintain a dependable, professional kitchen team
- Manage food and labour costs while protecting food quality and guest satisfaction
- Prepare schedules based on forecasted business levels
- Manage ordering, receiving, inventory and product rotation
- Reduce waste and ensure proper portion control




- Maintain food-safety, sanitation and workplace-safety standards
- Ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for busy services
- Work closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership team
- Address performance, attendance and conduct concerns fairly and promptly
- Participate directly in kitchen operations when required

Required Experience and Skills
- Proven kitchen-management or senior kitchen-leadership experience
- Experience working in a high-volume restaurant
- Robust knowledge of beef, meat cuts, trimming, portioning and proper product handling
- Strong understanding of grill temperatures, steak doneness and grillhouse cooking techniques
- Ability to identify product-quality and yield issues
- Experience controlling food cost, labour cost, inventory and waste
- Strong scheduling, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to lead firmly, fairly and professionally
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Legally entitled to work in Canada

Experience with an established restaurant chain is a strong asset. Previous Bâton Rouge management experience is a significant asset and may allow for a seamless transition into our systems, menu, standards and brand expectations. However, Bâton Rouge experience is not mandatory, and qualified candidates from other strong restaurant operations are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Manager/Head Chef (Kanata)
🏢 Baton Rouge
📍 Kanata