Kitchen Manager

Are you a skilled Kitchen Supervisor ready to take the next step in your career? Bready Cafe is opening a new location at Vaughan Mills, and we're looking for a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead our BOH team. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and advance with a company that values extensive training and internal promotion. You'll be stepping into a leadership role where you can oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold high food quality and safety standards, and mentor a dedicated kitchen staff. If you're eager to expand your skills and grow into a management position, we want to hear from you

Qualifications

• Experience: You have 1+ year of experience as a Kitchen Supervisor or in a similar lead cook/chef role (café environment preferred). You have a proven experience leading a team – this role is ideal for someone who has supervised a kitchen and is eager to move up.
• Attitude & Growth Mindset: Positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities. You're eager to grow with the company, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement. At Bready, we believe that attitude always beats aptitude, just like hard work always beats talent.
• Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can stay calm under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills: You can handle last-minute challenges in the kitchen.
• Leadership Skills: You have excellent leadership and communication skills. Able to motivate, direct, and support a kitchen staff to work as an efficient team. Experience in training or coaching team members is a huge plus.
• Organizational Skills: Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities. Capable of managing prep schedules, multitasking during busy service, and maintaining an orderly kitchen.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Valid Food Handler Certification is required.
• Availability: Open availability for full-time hours. Willingness to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Support Staff: Lead the kitchen team during service, providing guidance and support. Coordinate staff duties, delegate tasks, and maintain a positive, productive work environment.
• Oversee Kitchen Operations: Supervise daily food prep and cooking activities to ensure smooth, efficient service and timely, quality output.
• Train & Develop: Train and mentor kitchen staff in proper cooking techniques, hygiene practices, and recipe preparation. Foster a culture of continuous learning and teamwork so that everyone performs at their best.
• Maintain Cleanliness & Safety: Manage kitchen cleanliness and organization, enforcing strict sanitation and food safety standards at all times. Ensure compliance with health regulations and proper food handling procedures.
• Quality Control: Ensure all dishes meet our quality standards for taste, presentation, and portion size. Monitor cooking times and food temperatures to guarantee every plate is prepared and served correctly.
• Inventory Management: Keep the kitchen fully stocked by monitoring inventory levels of ingredients and supplies. Assist with ordering and receiving shipments to prevent shortages or waste.

Please Note

All 3 questions must be answered in your own words to be considered for this role.

Only candidates selected for the next step in the hiring process will be contacted.

We truly appreciate every application, thank you for taking the time to share your story with us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• What excites you about the idea of being a Kitchen Manager at a brand new Bready Cafe? We're curious what made you think "Yes, this is the job for me" and what you're looking forward to in this role. (Please answer in your own words – no AI. We want to hear directly from you.)
• We love helping our team grow. What's something you're hoping to learn or get better at as you step into a kitchen leadership role? (In your own words – no AI. We want to hear your honest goals.)
• Kitchens can get pretty hectic Can you share a story of a time when something didn't go as planned during a busy shift? How did you (and maybe your team) handle it, and what did you learn from that experience? (Answer in your own words – no AI, please. We want to hear your story.)

Work Location: In person