Employment - Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Charlene's Family Restaurant

Full-Time

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights Shift

Description

Charlene's is seeking a qualified Kitchen Manager (NOC 60030). 

Home of Charlene's Multi-Award Winning Famous Seafood Chowder. A great family dining experience with Cape Breton hospitality and wholesome dishes! At Charlene’s we are a TEAM who takes great pride in our culinary service and quality. We consider our staff multitaskers and help each other out no matter their hired position.

Kitchen Manager Job Duties:

  • Plan the menu and operations of the kitchen
  • Set prices and determine seasonal offerings
  • Hire, train, and monitor staff, including line cooks, supervisors, and support staff
  • Set training processes and relay to supervisors for training kitchen staff
  • Provide feedback and coaching to improve performance and maintain operations
  • Ensure staff understand and follow sanitation and safety procedures
  • Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
  • Monitor sales, inventory, and budget, and schedule and set menus accordingly
  • Order inventory, negotiate with suppliers, ensure proper stock at all times
  • Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
  • Schedule cooks, kitchen support staff, and supervisors, ensuring proper coverage for busy times
  • Prepare food and support kitchen staff when needed
  • Plan for and schedule staff for on-site catering events, as booked by Owner or Front of House Manager
  • Determine menu for on-site catering events, potentially discussing with client as needed

Job Details:

  • Wage: 16.00 – 17.50 per hour
  • Hours: 30 – 40 hours per week
  • Vacation pay: 4% bi-weekly

Requirements:

  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Open scheduling availability
  • Willingness to learn
  • Own transportation and ability to travel to Whycocomagh
  • Experience in food service industry an asset
  • 1 year experience supervising or managing a team in a food service or retail industry required

How To Apply

Charlene's Family Restaurant will be accepting applications for this position via the Cape Breton Job Board. Applicants will need to first create a complete account before applying directly through this page.

Willing to hire International Applicants

This employment opportunity is open for qualified and eligible opportunity seekers domestically and internationally.

Applications will be considered regardless of working status in Canada.

Location Information
Community
Whycocomagh
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Charlene's Family Restaurant
NOC Code
Restaurant and food service managers (60030)
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$16.00/hour (to be negotiated)
Estimated Weekly Hours
Start Date
August 15th 2025
End Date
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Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
July 15th 2025
Expires
August 15th 2025