Assistant Kitchen Manager
Commisso Estate Winery – Grimsby, Ontario
Salary: $45,000–$50,000 per year, based on experience
Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, tip-out, employee discount on wine and food up to 35%
Position Type: Full-time, salaried
Schedule: 40+ hours per week, evenings and weekends required
Commisso Estate Winery is looking to fill the position of Assistant Kitchen Manager immediately. We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and experienced kitchen professional who is ready to take on a leadership role in a busy winery restaurant environment.
This is a full-time salaried position reporting directly to the Winery Manager. The successful candidate will help lead daily kitchen operations, support menu development, maintain high food quality standards, and assist with restaurant service, private events, holidays, and special winery experiences.
The Assistant Kitchen Manager must be available to work nights and closing shifts from Thursday through Sunday, as well as weekends, holidays, and scheduled events.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Kitchen Manager will be responsible for supporting the overall success of the kitchen, including:
- Assisting with the daily operation of the winery restaurant kitchen
- Leading kitchen staff during service, prep, closing shifts, events, and busy periods
- Maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, cleanliness, and speed of service
- Supporting the creation, design, and maintenance of the regular restaurant menu
- Assisting with special event menus, seasonal features, private functions, and winery experiences
- Working closely with the Winery Manager and hospitality team to ensure smooth restaurant and event service
- Managing kitchen prep lists, par levels, station setup, and closing duties
- Ensuring all food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to Commisso Estate Winery standards
- Helping with ordering, inventory control, food cost awareness, waste reduction, and proper product rotation
- Ensuring all kitchen areas, equipment, fridges, freezers, and storage spaces are clean, organized, and properly maintained
- Training, coaching, and supporting kitchen team members
- Helping create a positive, respectful, and team-focused kitchen environment
- Ensuring all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures are followed
- Stepping into a leadership role when required and setting the example for the kitchen team
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising a kitchen, or 3–5 years of experience working in a kitchen
- Valid Food Handler Certification
- Valid Smart Serve Certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Strong cooking, prep, organization, and line execution skills
- Experience working in a restaurant, winery restaurant, banquet, event, or hospitality kitchen environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and support a team
- Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work well as part of a larger hospitality team
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
- A positive attitude and pride in producing quality food and guest experiences
What We Offer
- Salary of $45,000–$50,000 per year, based on experience
- Two weeks paid vacation
- Tip-out
- Employee discount on wine and food up to 35%
- Full-time, 40-hour work week
- Beautiful winery restaurant setting
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and special events
- Supportive and growing hospitality team
- The opportunity to be part of a busy and exciting winery destination
At Commisso Estate Winery, we believe in great food, quality wine, memorable hospitality, and creating an environment where guests feel like family. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and is ready to help grow our kitchen and restaurant experience.
To Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
We are looking to fill this position immediately.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
