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Lead the Line at New Heights – Kitchen Manager, YOW Airport

Full-Time | Up to $75,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + RRSP + Paid Time Off

If you're a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments—this is your runway to take off.

Lead a Team of 20+ : From Zak’s Diner to Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery, YOW is home to iconic brands—and you'll be at the centre of kitchen operations.

Ownership & Impact : You won’t just manage the kitchen—you’ll shape its standards, people, and success.

Growth on the Menu : With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.

Control food and labour costs to meet or exceed targets

Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency

Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development

Prepare for catering events and special functions

Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership

Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations

Solid understanding of cost controls, safety,



and kitchen operations

Food handler certification (as required by law)

All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

Full-time

Management

Industries : Food and Beverage Services

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📌 Kitchen Manager (Full-time) (Ottawa)
🏢 SSP America
📍 Ottawa