Kitchen Manager / Chef

Crafthouse Vic West is eager to find the newest member of your team. This position has growth potential and will challenge your leadership values and commitment to service excellence. If you are currently in a kitchen management position and are looking to take that next step, we want to talk to you. More than anything we want to find that person who drives positivity, promotes quality and consistency, and strives to create a great guest experience through culture and great execution. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled chef who is eager to develop and mentor kitchen leadership.

This position has potential for growth for a regional position within the organization.

Salary range is negotiable and will be based on experience.

You love to:

• Have fun
• Communicate
• Assist in the day-to-day leadership and management of a casual-fine dining kitchen
• Maintain and support the high standard of quality represented in our food program
• Co-ordinate and conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain daily communication with the team in relation to the kitchen operations
• Lead by example to maintain, advance and enrich an already positive work environment where staff development and good work are recognized
• Continually train, mentor, develop and motivate quality kitchen staff
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, hiring and onboarding of new team members as needed
• Conscientiously learn, observe and maintain Browns Socialhouse systems and operations
• Hands-on execution of the highest operational standards
• Serve consistently excellent food to our exact specifications
• Champion and lead delivery of menu rollouts to kitchen team, including training of new menu items and product updates
• Manage food, kitchen labor, and other kitchen-related costs
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving and conduct food cost analysis with management team
• Lead immaculately clean kitchen and food safety practices with high standards

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package with benefits (medical and dental) and a healthy bonus structure
• We invest in you as a manager to help you grow and advance your career. We are a people first organization.
• We can help you complete your Red Seal certification
• We promote work/life balance
• Progressive management team, leading the charge to stay ahead of industry standards
• Strong, positive team culture
• Growth potential within our restaurant group

Candidates may respond to this ad to apply. Visit us online at www.brownscrafthouse.com to learn more about our exciting restaurants.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, we will contact only those we intend to interview.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• VICTORIA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• management: 2 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Some management experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
• Strong computer and office administration skills
• The ability to train effectively and execute to uphold our strong, positive culture
• A passion for food, beverage and all things related to the restaurant business
• An ability to build and foster relationships
• High attention to detail
• A true passion for team development
• Experience in an upscale casual restaurant environment
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and fosters a fun and collaborative environment
• Adapts quickly to changing work environment
• Franchise/Corporate and/or multi-unit background an asset
• Kitchen systems focus in a corporate environment
• Availability to work flexible hours
• Possess a passion for food quality and an eye for detail
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Current GHS, First Aid, and Food Safe training. We can provide the opportunity to complete this training, if necessary.

• FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education

• Salary/Wage: $55,000 to $75,000