Job Description

We are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that represent a taste of place. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager in supervising and controlling the work and product produced by kitchen employees. This includes management of food preparation, purchasing and receiving, food and labor cost controls and employee supervision.

• Provide the highest level of customer service quality at all times.
• Provide hands-on activities in cooking, line cook duties, prep work and other back of house related duties.
• Assists with controlling food cost to meet or exceed standards.
• Supervise associates daily activities; assign responsibilities and provide clear/concise instructions while offering suggestions for increased productivity.
• Leading a workforce of over 20 Teammates
• Assist in preparation of schedules ensuring all shifts are covered.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates while enforcing safety guidelines and kitchen safety awareness.
• Assists with inventory and estimates food/beverage costs.
• Investigate and resolve service and food quality complaints. Monitor and maintain all quality control records including required checklists.
• Inspect food and food preparation to maintain the highest quality standards while adhering to all sanitation regulations.
• A thorough understanding of current procedures/business practices is imperative in ensuring continuous improvement in both customer and associate satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance of all standards and procedures relating to HACCP and provincial workplace safety standards
• Meet or exceed Brand established food quality and plating specifications.
• Work with fellow brand chefs on improving execution standards
• Support SSP business and objectives
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary with 3 years’ experience in Food/Beverage operations or related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards.
• Demonstrates an understanding of operating a food and beverage business
• Ability to communicate in English and French
• Food handlers permit as required by law
• Brand certification as required by law
• Demonstrates leadership/organizational skills while building and managing a team of associates
• Understand that the customer is our #1 priority
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Effective interpersonal skills

Benefits, Compensation and Care At SSP Canada we believe if we take care of our employees, our employees will take care of our passengers. That’s why we offer competitive benefits, and our first source for filling management positions is our internal team.

• Competitive Annual Salary $50,000-$55,000
• Health & Prescription Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Plan
• Paid Vacation
• RSP (Retirement Savings Plan)
• Awards and Recognition
• Free Parking
• Uniform Shirts and Apparel Accessories are Provided (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (including short-term counseling, simple will, financial & legal consultation, referrals for child/elder/pet care)

EOE/D/F/V/M