• Full Time
  • Whistler, BC V8E, Canada
  • Competitive salary PLUS tips. CAD
  • This position has been filled

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- Competitive salary plus great perks!

Tacos La Cantina located in Nesters is searching for a Kitchen Manager to join their team.  Ideally suited for someone committed to guest and team member satisfaction!  Offering plenty of benefits and perks including a monthly rental allowance, discounts on food, and a season’s pass!

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:Apply Now

  • Full-time, year-round and long-term career opportunity.
  • Competitive wage based on experience PLUS tips.
  • Annual rental allowance, transit allowance, grocery allowance – to be discussed after 90 days of employment.
  • Cell phone allowance.
  • Annual lifestyle benefit  (ie: ski or bike park pass, recreation pass).
  • Restaurant discounts and free meal while on shift.
  • Learning and Development opportunities including an educational allowance that can be discussed after 90 days of employment.
  • Extended health, dental and vision benefits.
  • Lots of staff events and team building; a real ‘work family’ environment.

The Perfect Candidate: 

  • 2+ years of proven experience as a supervisor in back of house operations, preferably in a high-volume food and beverage environment that caters to a hybrid operation: quick counter and table service.
  • Post-secondary education in Hospitality/Tourism Management or Culinary highly desirable.
  • Food Safe Certificates Required.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of food & alcoholic beverages and cost controls.
  • Strong organization and planning skills (forecasting, budgeting).
  • Proven track record as a hands-on leader with great written and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude that is guest service orientated with good attention to detail, organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to manage under tight or high pressure deadlines and or fast paced environment.
  • Proven ability in managing time is critical, must be able to plan and execute effectively and efficiently.
  • Able to remain calm under stressful situations.
  • Must be able to independently problem solve and execute solutions to issues as they arise.
  • Have a passion for people and guest service.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Supervise and coordinate the schedule activities of the culinary team.
  • Establish work schedules, and procedures. Works with the team to process time off requests, and processes payroll for the back of house team.
  • Train staff in job duties, how to create menu items, sanitation and safety.
  • Onboard new hires and creates an engaging new hire experience.
  • Foster strong communication relationship between the BOH and FOH Teams.
  • Hold daily staff briefings and weekly meetings to effectively communicate policy and procedures.
  • Ensure culinary team are following proper food preparation standards, as well as portion control standards. Ensures that food and service meet quality control standards.
  • Estimate, forecast, and orders food items/ingredients and supplies required for meal preparation.  Prepare food order summaries for corporate office.
  • Ensures stock levels are maintained and conduct monthly inventory and track usage of wares.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings, initiating improvements, building relationships with preferred patrons.

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