Culinary Operations Manager

2 days ago

CARRIE CATES COURT NORTH VANCOUVER British Columbia VM K Canada The Soup Meister's Nephew Full time US$50,000 - US$70,000 per year
CULINARY OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Soup Meister's Nephew – North Vancouver, BC

Full-Time | Leadership Role | Hands-On Production + Team Supervision

The Soup Meister's Nephew is growing, and we're looking for a kitchen leader who can run the day-to-day operations of our high-volume soup production kitchen. This role allows the Owner/Head Chef to step back from daily operations — and puts you in the driver's seat of maintaining our brand's commitment to "Nothing But The Best."

This is NOT a traditional restaurant GM role, and it's NOT a typical Head Chef position.
It's a hybrid leadership position for someone who loves:

  • Hands-on cooking
  • Mentoring a small, talented team
  • Running a tight, organized production kitchen
  • Keeping quality + consistency incredibly high
  • Improving systems, refining recipes, and keeping the wheels turning smoothly
WHAT YOU'LL DODaily Production & Quality
  • Oversee daily soup production (35+ rotating SKUs)
  • Support, guide and monitor helpers during prep, production, and service
  • Taste, refine, and adjust recipes to maintain consistency
  • Ensure all soups meet our standards for quality, texture, seasoning, and appearance
  • Lead cooking on key days or during high-volume batches
Team Leadership
  • Supervise all kitchen staff during production through to packaging
  • Assign tasks and monitor progress
  • Train new staff on recipes, techniques, and safety
  • Maintain a positive, high-performance kitchen culture
  • Hold staff accountable to quality and standards
Operations & Systems
  • Manage daily/weekly ordering and inventory
  • Ensure FIFO, waste control, portioning accuracy, and recipe adherence
  • Maintain daily checklists, logs, and production sheets
  • Oversee kitchen organization, cleanliness, and food safety standards
  • Work closely with ownership on weekly planning, menu rotation, and targets
Equipment & Facilities
  • Ensure kettles, ovens, walk-ins, blast chillers, and tools are used properly
  • Manage equipment maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting when needed
  • Keep the kitchen safe, efficient, and inspection-ready
WHO YOU ARE
  • A hands-on leader who enjoys cooking, customer service and team management
  • Someone who thrives in high-volume, scratch-cooking environments
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong palate + recipe instincts
  • Clear communicator with natural coaching ability
  • Comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and running a team
  • Experienced in production kitchens, commissaries, or large-batch cooking environments

Experience required:

  • 3–5 years in a leadership kitchen role (Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, etc.)
  • Strong production or batch-cooking experience is a huge asset
  • Comfortable with volume, kettles, large-scale prep, and daily deadlines
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • $50,000–$60,000 Base salary (depending on experience)
  • Approx. $5,000/year from pooled cash tips (paid weekly)
  • Up to $12,000/year performance bonus (paid monthly if metrics are met)
  • Paid lunch
  • Staff meals + discounts
  • Uniforms provided
  • Growth potential as the company expands
WHY JOIN US?
  • You'll lead a beloved, community-rooted brand with a 25+ year legacy
  • You'll run a team that takes pride in craft, quality, and consistency
  • You'll have autonomy to make decisions and improve systems
  • You'll be part of a growing business with ambitious expansion plans
  • Latest shift worked - 7pm - Continue your love of all things culinary while still being home before dinner.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining The Soup Meister's Nephew. Please note that this position is only open to individuals who are legally permitted to work in Canada. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We do not offer or provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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