Kitchen Manager/Head Chef (Kelowna)

Company description We are a craft brewery in Kelowna BC, serving up both rustic and high-end feel-good comfort food. We serve our own beer, along with cider and wine from our neighbours. We are a 195-person capacity space, also hosting events on-site, and are all-season. We offer full catering for venue bookings, which include weddings, corporate events, and Christmas parties. We are open Wednesday-Thursday 12-9pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sundays 10am-6pm for brunch. DO YOU THINK YOU'D MAKE A A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM? YES? Then read on! The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall kitchen operations, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through planning, organizing, directing, & controlling the Kitchen operation. They lead the staff & managing all food related functions, with assistance from the Sous Chef. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Duties & Responsibilities: -Interacts with FOH to obtain feedback on product quality & service levels. -Responds to & handles guest problems & complaints in the kitchen department. -Be aware of financial budgets & goals. -Handles monthly & yearly inventory, with help from Sous Chef -Ensures that all recipes & product yields are reviewed regularly. -Ensures all food items are prepared as per standard recipe while maintaining portion control & minimizing waste. -Ensures food stock levels within culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity & quality in relevance to Rustic Reel's occupancy & function forecasts. -Ensures that meals & dining services are of a consistently high standard. -Ensures that cooks are always in clean, tidy uniforms & are always presentable to be in guest view. -Ensures that all food preparation equipment is being used safely & correctly, & that it is cleaned & maintained. -Makes sure all culinary operations manuals are updated. -Ensures that the culinary department adheres to all Rustic Reel policies & procedures. -Handles the creative menu planning & correct food preparation for all outlets including Rustic Reel caterings, features & beer launches. -Works in close conjunction with the FOH Managers, Brewer & Owner to create a healthy working environment. -Ensures that all relevant set-ups are prepared ahead of guest’s arrival & in adherence with Rustic Reel standards. -Is aware of new items, which are introduced onto the menu/feature board, & keeps up with current product trends. -Projects a positive & motivated attitude amongst all associates. -Frequently verifies that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation. -Ensures that all food products received into Rustic Reel are of the required standard & quality, & are stored & rotated correctly. -Is responsible for the supervision of all stewards &/or dishwashers in their activities within the culinary department. -Ensures that the overall culinary department is motivated & that positive feedback on work performance is given. -Coaches employees in a timely manner & in accordance with Company policy. We are looking for a TEAM PLAYER who is excited to work in a healthy, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment! Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour Perks - Discounted or free food - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Flexible schedule - Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: - Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: - Cooking: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o3793