Bonnyville Restaurant jobs

REPORTING TO: General Manager

Summary of Work Performed

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading all Back-of-House operations to ensure exceptional food quality, food safety compliance, inventory control, kitchen organization, team development, and service execution. This role ensures MR MIKES standards are consistently maintained while creating a safe, efficient, and guest-focused kitchen environment.

General Responsibilities :

Food Safety & Quality

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health regulations, MR MIKES procedures, and FIFO practices.
• Complete regular line checks to verify food quality, freshness, organization, and labeling.
• Respond promptly to Steritech and Corporate Audit action plans and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented according to current MR MIKES recipes and specifications.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready kitchen environment.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules are completed.
• Manage prep levels and kitchen readiness to support business volumes and peak periods.
• Maintain accurate product labeling and storage standards.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Complete inventory counts accurately and on schedule.
• Manage ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products are received, stored, rotated, and counted according to company standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop BOH team members.
• Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration between BOH and FOH teams.

Scheduling & Labor Management

• Create and post BOH schedules based on forecasted business levels.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support service and operational goals.
• Review time-off requests and adjust labor schedules based on business needs.

Repair & Maintenance

• Monitor kitchen equipment and facility condition.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance requests and support preventative maintenance practices.
• Communicate equipment concerns to restaurant leadership in a timely manner.

Service Leadership

• Lead the kitchen team during service periods to ensure quality, consistency, and speed of execution.
• Maintain a visible presence during peak periods, weekends, and key holidays.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by:

• Food quality and recipe adherence
• Food safety compliance and audit results
• Kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Inventory accuracy and food cost control
• Waste reduction and ordering efficiency
• Labor management and schedule effectiveness
• Team retention, development, and performance
• Equipment uptime and maintenance follow-through
• Service execution and guest satisfaction

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• May require a Criminal Record Check

Core Values

The Kitchen Manager is expected to demonstrate and promote the MR MIKES Core Values: We Care | We Have Fun | We Believe in Our People | We Own It | We Are Passionate About Hospitality

Pay: $50,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bonnyville, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (required)
• Restaurant: 2 years (required)
• Kitchen Managment: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:

• Bonnyville, AB (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person