kitchen manager

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Vietnamese

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Hire food service staff
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Prepare food order summaries for chef
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
• Supervise and check assembly of trays
• Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys
• Establish work schedules
• Advise on menu selections
• Prepare budgets and payrolls
• Plan and manage budgets
• Manage difficult situations with customers
• Manage kitchen operations
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Create new recipes
• Answer customers' questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Train other workers
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• Cook (general)
• Food and beverage servers
• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Purchasing and inventory clerks

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Smart Serve
• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Serving It Safe program certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Social Media

Cuisine specialties

• Thai
• French
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Korean

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Area of specialization

• Marketing strategy development
• Expedition
• Digital media

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability