A trusted, iconic Canadian restaurant brand is seeking a Regional Kitchen Manager to lead, inspire, and elevate back-of-house operations across multiple high-volume locations on Vancouver Island. This is more than an operations role - it’s an opportunity to shape culture, build leaders, and influence the consistency and quality of a well-established brand at scale. For the right individual, this role offers the chance to move beyond a single kitchen and leave a lasting imprint across an entire region. This role calls for a dynamic culinary leader who thrives on momentum—someone who sees kitchens not just as operations, but as environments where people grow, standards are lived, and execution becomes a point of pride. The Regional Kitchen Manager will act as both coach and operator: developing solid Kitchen Managers, reinforcing high standards, and ensuring every guest experience is consistently exceptional. With multiple sites under their leadership, this individual will bring clarity, discipline, and energy to every kitchen they step into.DescriptionChampion a culture of excellence, accountability, and pride across all kitchensElevate food quality and consistency through strong systems and hands-on leadershipMentor and develop Kitchen Managers into confident, high-performing leadersDrive performance through disciplined execution of food cost, labour,



and inventory controlsIdentify opportunities for operational improvement and lead change effectivelySupport growth initiatives including new openings and business evolutionMaintain a strong presence in kitchens—leading from the front during key service periodsPartner with senior leadership to shape regional performance and long-term strategyRequirementsProven success leading multiple kitchens in a high-volume, casual dining environmentA natural ability to coach, influence, and elevate othersStrong business acumen with a deep understanding of cost controls and operational metricsA hands-on leadership style—visible, credible, and respected in the kitchenA passion for consistency, systems, and doing things the right wayThe agility and drive to move between locations and maintain high standards everywhereCorporate CultureBase salary $80,000 - $85,000+, with performance-based incentivesBe part of a respected Canadian legacy brand with a strong presence across CanadaJoin a culture built on teamwork, stability, and long-term career developmentLearn within a well-supported operation with proven systems and leadership structureGrow with a brand that values people, community, and genuine hospitalityCompetitive compensationIndustry-leading benefit package including Extended Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and RRSPAccess to a perks program offering discounts on attractions, events, shopping, travel, and moreFlexible schedulingContact Carmen x5 or submit your resume in confidence below.

📌 Regional Kitchen Manager - Casual Dining - C$80,000 - C$85,000 A Year (Nanaimo)
🏢 Canadian restaurant brand
📍 Nanaimo