MAKE YOUR IMPACT

Impact Kitchen is on a mission to empower our community to eat healthy, nutritionally-dense foods with a focus on quality and sustainability. We know that what you eat matters, and we seek to make an impact by choosing local, ethically-sourced ingredients that will nourish you and help you thrive everyday. Founded in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of former personal trainer and nutrition expert, Josh Broun, and Frank Toskan (co-founder of M·A·C Cosmetics).

In addition to our 5 restaurants located within Toronto’s core, Impact Kitchen fuels many of the city's major sports teams and top athletes through our catering and culinary programs and partnerships.

Impact Kitchen is always looking for enthusiastic & passionate team members to join our diverse team. If health and wellness is your passion, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The role of the Kitchen Manager is to lead all aspects of the kitchen with the goal of delivering great food, minimizing waste and running a profitable business. As Impact’s Kitchen Manager you must be an advocate of our mission, participate in and support our vision, and live and breathe our values. You and your team will strive to deliver the best-in-class guest experience with a motivated and engaged staff aligned to an exciting workplace culture. This role is fully accountable for cost of goods, people, equipment, cleanliness and excellent food execution.

Reports to: General Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in set up, organization and cleanliness of the kitchen

• Manage kitchen compliance including health and safety regulation

• Manage the production schedule and logistics within a multi-location operation

• Oversee the work of a large kitchen staff, working together with them as a team.

• Scheduling of kitchen personnel in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget

• Model the company’s standards and operating practice ensuring that the team follows SOP’s through production

• Recruit and train top talent through progressive training and set evaluations aligned to career planning.

• When necessary, execute disciplinary action via HR process for all kitchen personnel

• Interpret and report cost of goods and labour actuals versus budget

• Work alongside senior management and stakeholders responsible for menu development on innovative new menu items and recipe creation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary Degree from a recognized Institute of Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience, Red Seal preferred

• Minimum 3 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience

• Proven understanding and success managing food and labour costs

• Comprehensive knowledge of food production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation

• Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal health and safety requirements

• Exceptional communication, organization and leadership skills

• Experience in training, orientating and development of new employees

• Proven ability to ensure and train on consistency, quality and plate presentation

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

• Willing to periodically work long hours depending on the needs of the business

• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned

• Multiple outlet or commissary experience considered an asset

• Ability to lift over 20lbs is required

• Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered

WHY WORK AT IMPACT?

• Grow with us! As Impact grows there will be new leadership opportunities, including salaried positions. We will always look to promote from within, providing mentorship and development along the way.

• #TEAMIMPACT Calling all team players! We value all of our employees and recognize that we can accomplish so much more when we work together.

• Mission & Values Impact kitchen provides meaningful employment, from our nutritionally based menu and food philosophy, to our values that guide all aspects of the business

• Vegan & Paleo - opportunity to learn more about these diets & nutrition in general

• Perks include

• Competitive Compensation $51,000 to $55,000

• • Annual Bonus Opportunity up to $5000

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Days

• Industry leading work life balance

• Health benefits program offered at the end of 3 month probationary period

• Monthly Meal Stipend and 50% Discount on Impact brand purchases

Impact Kitchen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. At Impact Kitchen, we value everyone's unique contributions. Join us in creating a workplace where talent knows no boundaries.

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