Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) is the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages three through eighteen. Our purpose is to empower children to make independent choices and develop a healthy relationship with food and themselves. We are building a movement to radically change lives from scratch, with joy, mindfulness, and responsibility at our core.

The General

Manager is accountable for the overall success of the academy, including team performance, enrolment growth, operational excellence, and financial results.

The General

Manager is a hands-on leader who develops people, drives enrolment, and ensures flawless execution of daily operations. You will lead the Academy Team, maintain high standards across all classes, and act as the face of the brand within the local community. Own full accountability for daily academy performance, ensuring consistent, high-quality operations Oversee inventory, ingredient ordering, and equipment maintenance to support uninterrupted class delivery Ensure full compliance with health, fire, and food safety regulations Execute marketing strategies, including tours, follow-ups, and community outreach Monitor academy performance metrics and take decisive action to improve results Manage labor to align with LKA targets and business needs Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial discipline across the academy Family Experience & Community Engagement Ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for all families from inquiry through ongoing participation Oversee communication with families via email, phone,



and in person Build and maintain relationships with local schools and community partners Represent LKA in the community to increase awareness and drive enrolment Programming &

Experience Excellence Build and maintain seasonal class schedules within the enrolment platform Oversee and adapt curriculum planning to accommodate allergies, preferences, and special needs Directly manage and develop the Assistant Director, ensuring clear delegation and accountability Coach, mentor, and hold all team members accountable to LKA standards and performance expectations Manage staffing schedules and provide coverage where needed, including stepping in during absences 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment ( hospitality, education, retail, or similar) ~ Experience managing scheduling, payroll, budgets, and operational systems ~ Experience working with children is preferred ~ Background in culinary, food service, or hospitality is an asset ~ Associate’s degree in Child Development, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Montessori, or related field is an asset ~ First Aid/CPR (including children), Food Handler/Food Safe certification, and Criminal Background Check required ~ Basic mathematical proficiency and comfort working with measurements and inventory ~ Ability to stand and move continuously for extended periods and perform physical tasks required in a kitchen/classroom workplace ~ Availability for evenings and weekends based on operational needs #

📌 General Manager, Performance General Manager, Performance (Oakville)
🏢 Little Kitchen Academy
📍 Oakville