Since our launch almost 30 years ago, we've made it our mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing, and undeniably delicious. Every day, our talented and dedicated staff share their passion and positive energy with our community to bring the quality you know and love to our plates.Being a part of the Fresh team means more than just being an employee, it means becoming part of the Fresh community - a place where you can be authentically you and surround yourself with a team that is welcoming, inclusive and fun.The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the back of house. This includes ensuring guest satisfaction by serving dishes of high quality while keeping bottom line costs on target. The Kitchen Manager will be held accountable for the kitchen's cleanliness, ensuring that it complies with both company and food safety standards. This individual will monitor inventory and implement processes and procedures to instill efficiency in the back of house. Along with the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager is always focused on delivering the best possible guest experience while inspiring and maintaining high team morale. The ideal manager is a resourceful, process-oriented problem solver, who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced setting with outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.What's In It For You?Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar values resilience, accountability, and inclusivity. Our culture of trust allows our employees to find satisfaction in working hard as a fun, diverse team, with ample room to grow. We offer:Competitive Compensation Package with additional communications allowance and profit sharingRetirement Benefits - RRSP contribution matched by Recipe UnlimitedBonus - Every 6 months based on restaurant and personal performance as well as your base salary.Paid Time Off - Paid vacation days and paid personal days.Flexible HoursEmployee Health PlanDiscounts and PerksGrowth & Learning Opportunities - Consistent leadership trainingWhat Are We Looking For?Has flexible availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays according to restaurant needsAt least 2 years working in restaurant environmentAt least 1 year of experience in a leadership or management positionMotivated learner when it comes to technology, software and restaurant operationsExcellent communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skillsSummary of ResponsibilitiesHas a thorough grasp on the happenings within their location both physical and financialMaintains an inspection ready restaurant including kitchen and storage areas at all timesUpholds all of Fresh's standards and policies including attendance, code of conduct and uniform policy, etc.Ensures that all dishes that are served are visually appealing, cooked to perfection and according to specificationsMeets labour costs objectives when creating and publishing weekly schedulesCoordinates with FOH on guest complaints and escalations regarding allergies and food qualityDrives guest satisfaction by preparing for upcoming local restaurant marketing initiativesOptimizes profit and minimizes waste when ordering food and supplies to maintain the appropriate inventory by forecasting accuratelyImplements any new systems and menu items to ensure staff have the training necessaryWorks closely with the General Manager to coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules to keep equipment and kitchen areas in good standingEnforces good preventative maintenance on equipment and acts proactively to decrease risks to employees, guests and company assetsMonitors the logs, systems and procedures within the kitchen such as prep lists and training completions to confirm they are completed to specificationsWorks closely with the General Manager to achieve operational goals outlined in yearly/monthly budgetsLeads the full hiring cycle and promotion process for all BOH staffImproves employee retention by coaching and committing to the growth and development of staffHolds staff accountable to all procedures and standards set out by FreshContributes to a safe and warm environment by respecting and accepting all individuals who enter the restaurant

📌 Kitchen Manager (Oakville)
🏢 Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar
📍 Oakville