Kitchen Manager

The Magic Cattle Guard Diner | Sun Peaks, BC

About Us

The Magic Cattle Guard Diner is an independently owned restaurant in Sun Peaks, BC. We serve great comfort food without a hefty price tag, and we’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to help keep our kitchen running smoothly.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced kitchen professional who can lead by example, spend the majority of their working shifts on the line, and take ownership of kitchen organisation, staff training and operational standards.

Our food and preparation processes are already established. Your job is to ensure they’re followed consistently, the kitchen stays clean and organised, and the team knows exactly what’s expected of them.

Key Responsibilities

- Work on the line for the majority of the shifts you work, maintaining food quality, consistency and service standards.
- Train and develop kitchen staff to follow established recipes and preparation procedures.
- Implement and maintain opening, closing, preparation and cleaning checklists.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
- Manage kitchen ordering, inventory and stock rotation.
- Record food waste and monitor portion control.
- Complete weekly critical inventory counts and monthly full inventory.
- Manage kitchen scheduling and productivity in line with sales.
- Monitor food and labour costs, identify variances and implement improvements.
- Build systems that ensure the kitchen operates consistently without constant supervision.
- Communicate operational issues and progress to ownership.

Food Cost & Labour Targets





You will be responsible for managing kitchen costs against the following targets:

- Food cost: 30% of net food sales.
- Kitchen labour: 30% of net sales.
- Combined kitchen prime cost target: 60%.

Accurate inventory, waste recording, portion control, efficient scheduling and consistent staff training are essential to achieving these targets.

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong cooking skills and confidence leading a busy service.
- Experience training staff and maintaining kitchen standards.
- Valuable organisational skills and attention to detail.
- An understanding of food costs, labour management and inventory control.
- A practical, accountable approach to leadership and problem-solving.
- Someone who takes pride in maintaining standards and building a reliable team.

What We Offer

- A hands-on leadership position in an established, independently owned restaurant.
- The opportunity to develop your team and improve kitchen systems.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- The opportunity to work in the mountain community of Sun Peaks.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your kitchen experience and leadership background.

We’re looking for someone who can cook the food, lead the team and take ownership of running an organised, consistent and profitable kitchen.

Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Manager (Sun Peaks)
🏢 The Magic Cattle Guard Diner
📍 Sun Peaks