Job Description
LOCATION: 1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5

SALARY RANGE FOR KITCHEN MANAGER I: $73,300 – $88,000 CAD annual base salary

 The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Competitive Pay & Benefits
Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible roles
RRSP
Life and AD&D insurance
Travel Protection - for emergency medical coverage
Savings on eyewear, prescriptons, and wellness products
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts through BenefitHub
Employee Meal Discounts 
Quarterly Wellness Days for eligible roles
Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!
 

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Kitchen Manager I is responsible for overseeing Prep and Sanitation operations, ensuring quality food production, proper food handling, safety standards, and kitchen cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager I partners with the Kitchen Manager II to ensure back-of-house operations meet or exceed brand standards and guest expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach and coach Prep and Sanitation teams on brand standards, food safety protocols, and cleanliness expectations. Communicate prep priorities and production changes daily, ensuring seamless transitions between shifts. Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager II to ensure alignment across kitchen operations.
Manage daily prep tasks, ensuring accurate production according to PAR sheets and operational needs. Validate inventory levels for prep ingredients and sanitation supplies; coordinate ordering as needed. Ensure EcoSure and health department protocols are followed, managing sanitation checklists and food rotation logs.
Validate Prep and Sanitation schedules, ensuring proper coverage for production and dish needs. Support the coaching and development of Prep and Sanitation teams, documenting performance and partnering with the AEKM on development plans and corrective actions.
Participate in interviews for non-exempt line positions (Prep, Sanitation). Assist in the onboarding and training of new kitchen team members, focusing on culinary execution and operational excellence.
Assist the AEKM in planning labor and production schedules based on forecasted sales. Support implementation of COGS initiatives through accurate prep yield, waste reduction, and portioning.
Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, including proper storage, labeling, and sanitation practices. Support execution and follow-up on EcoSure Action Plans, health department inspections, and internal audits. Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen facilities, including managing dish and sanitation equipment use and care
 JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR KITCHEN MANAGER :

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years culinary experience in casual or upscale casual dining
1+ years of culinary lead or supervisory experience preferred
High level understanding of inventory and ordering processes
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift 20+ lbs
Comfortable with being exposed to hot and cold temperatures. 
 

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

How to Apply:

After successful completion of an application, you will receive a thank you email confirming your submission. The recruiting team will review your application and follow up with you should your profile align with our hiring needs.

Job offers will also be conditional on provision of satisfactory evidence of the recipient’s legal authority to work in Canada for Din Tai Fung.

Privacy:

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable privacy laws. Applicant and employee personal information will be collected, retained, used, and disclosed strictly in compliance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act.

A copy of Din Tai Fung’s Privacy Policy applicable to employees and potential employees is available upon request.