Ottawa Airport
Come join our team as a Kitchen Manager in a dynamic airport environment!
The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for supervising and controlling the work and product produced by kitchen employees. This includes management of food preparation, purchasing and receiving, food and labor cost controls and employee supervision. Provide the highest level of customer service quality at all times
The YOW airport houses many wonderful establishments such as: Darcy McGee, Big Rig, and Tim Horton’s just to name a few.
Job Responsibilities
Control food cost to meet or exceed standards
Review financial transactions; monitor the budget to ensure an efficient operation while staying within budgetary limits
Maintain banking and safe fund reconciliation by assigning, collecting, and securing banks.
Supervise associates daily activities; assign responsibilities and provide clear/concise instructions while offering suggestions for increased productivity.
Leading a workforce of over 20 Teammates, including training and development, succession planning and performance evaluations
Ensure compliance of all standards and procedures relating to HACCP and provincial workplace safety standards
Meet or exceed Brand established food quality and plating specifications.
Work with fellow brand chefs on menu development and improving execution standards
Co-ordination of labor cost controls and monitoring of cost budgets
Co-ordination of catering activities for events and special functions as required
Support SSP business and objectives
Responsible for hiring, training, promoting, taking disciplinary actions and establishing deadlines.
Prepare schedules ensuring all shifts are covered.
Ensure a safe working environment for all associates while enforcing safety guidelines and kitchen safety awareness.
Supervises inventory and estimates food/beverage costs and purchases supplies.
Investigate and resolve service and food quality complaints.
Monitor and maintain all quality control records including required checklists.
Inspect food and food preparation to maintain the highest quality standards while adhering to all sanitation regulations.
Required Skills
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary with minimum 5 years experience in Food/Beverage operations or related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrates knowledge of product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards.
Demonstrates an understanding of operating a food and beverage business
Food handlers permit as required by law
Brand certification as required by law
Demonstrates leadership/organizational skills while building and managing a team of associates
Understand that the customer is our #1 priority
Use sound business judgment to increase sales and operating profits
Effective organizational and planning skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to recruit, hire, train and develop management associates
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to be proactive and self-directed with an enthusiastic outlook
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks
Disclosures
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance
SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.
