TwelvEight Kitchen Manager

We will start reviewing candidates immediately, however this posting officially closes November 15 at 11:59pm.

**The MSU offers their full time employees a range of benefits, including company paid benefits, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of personal days, paid time off at year end an RRSP matching program, tuition and gym reimbursement and more.

Job Summary:

Operating as a not-for-profit incorporated entity, the MSU is a unique organization with a wide spectrum of activities. The Kitchen Manager provides efficient and effective management of all food services at 1280 and Union Market. Must ensure that all requirements of the MSU, applicable codes and standards are adhered to while maintaining a desirable and safe atmosphere for a broad cross-section of customers. 

Food Preparation Function 

• Participate on all steering committees for annual events. 
• Actively involved in preparation of food and menu

Supervision Function 

• Hire, motivate, discipline and terminate, when required, all staff for the facilities, according to MSU policy and the Employment Standards Act 

• Provide complete training for the staff, including education on regulations within the MSU policy, internal policy, applicable industry guidelines and specific procedures 
• Supervise the scheduling
  
  

Administrative Functions

 

Financial Functions 

• Work with the Food & Beverage Manager, Accounting Department and MSU VP Finance in overseeing the financial and accounting activities of the food services for 1280 and Union Market 

• Participate in all levels of the budget process, including planning, management and control for both the operating and capital budgets 

• Provide the Food & Beverage Manager with regular reports and analyses with respect to the activity and financial position of the facilities 

• Co-authorize all expenditures from the food budgets of 1280 including payroll, purchase orders and inventory purchases 

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory counts and monthly statements 

 

Other Administrative Functions 

• establish and maintain safe work practices and procedures 

• correct all health, fire and safety hazards 

• ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and meets or exceeds all safety regulations 

• assess the physical needs of the work place and take steps to meet those needs 

 

Other Functions 

• Perform other functions, as directed by the Food & Beverage Manager, General Manager or Board of Directors 

Qualifications 

Related degree or diploma with a minimum of 3 years in a similar position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Ideally Red Seal certified. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

 

• Outstanding food preparation skills 

• Interpersonal skills are required to relate effectively with staff, customers, peers, superiors and all external agencies such as suppliers, L.C.B.O., Fire Department and Department of Health 

• Supervisory skills required to effectively direct and encourage employees 

• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws and regulations required 

• Analytical skills required for problem solving  

• Training skills required to educate staff on the various policies and procedures relevant to the bars 

• Ability to read and interpret policies from various sources, often complex in nature 

• Planning skills required with the ability to execute plans 

• Financial skills required in the preparation, management, analysis and control of budgets exceeding $500,000 

• Judgment required in expenditure decisions, discipline matters and in the daily operations 
•  Organizational skills required to schedule staff, coordinate deliveries and maintain reporting schedules 

• Decision-making is often required under stressful or difficult circumstances 

 

Working Conditions 

• Must be able to cope with multiple demands simultaneously 

• Non-traditional work hours required, with weekend and evening hours demanded frequently 

• Working conditions can be somewhat disagreeable, with occasional exposure to loud music, smoke, flashing lights and moderate physical danger 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, we will only reach out to those who are considered for a phone screen.