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Dolly’s, the Toronto’s newest country bar, brings big country energy, live music, and late night dancing to the Esplanade. We are searching for a Kitchen Manager to oversee all back-of-house operations, combining culinary leadership with administrative tasks to ensure high-quality, consistent food service in a high-volume, casual environment. You will be responsible for staffing, food safety, inventory control, and cost management to maintain profitability.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a consistent commitment to service excellence. You will strive to perfect the art of gathering as an ambassador of Dolly’s.

Our core values of being hospitality-driven, empathic, hard-working and a team player, guide our decisions and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership

- Daily Management: Lead kitchen operations during busy service hours, ensuring fast and efficient service.
- Quality Control: Monitor food preparation, plating, and quality to adhere to brand standards and recipes.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with management to develop current, popular menu items
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and functioning, coordinating repairs when necessary.

1. Staff Management & Development

- Hiring & Training: Recruit, interview, hire, and train new kitchen staff (cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers).
- Scheduling: Create weekly schedules for back-of-house staff to ensure proper coverage, especially on weekends.
- Coaching:



Provide ongoing training and performance feedback to maintain high culinary standards and foster teamwork.

1. Inventory & Cost Control

- Inventory Tracking: Count and monitor inventory levels of food and kitchen supplies to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Ordering: Order supplies from vendors and manage deliveries to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Budgeting: Manage food and labour costs to meet budget targets, reducing waste to maximize profitability.

1. Safety & Sanitation

- Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all kitchen areas, including walk-ins and freezers.

Key Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in a high-volume, casual dining, tavern, or bar setting (3+ years preferred).
- Leadership: Strong team management and coaching skills.
- Culinary Knowledge: Excellent cooking techniques and understanding of food preparation.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
- Certifications: Food safety certification is required.

Work Environment
- Fast-paced, often high-volume, and sometimes high-stress, particularly during nights and weekends.
- Requires standing for long periods and lifting (often up to 50 lbs).

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $73,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Experience:
- Similar: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dolly's Kitchen Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Esplanade Restaurants
📍 Toronto