Lead the team. Strengthen the systems. Deliver consistency.
Tacos La Cantina is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced quick-service kitchen in Whistler.
This role is ideal for someone who loves operations, systems and developing people. Our menu and recipes are established your focus is making sure they are executed consistently, efficiently and to standard every shift, while building a strong, accountable kitchen team.
Why Join Us?
Work and live in one of Canada’s most iconic mountain communities while enjoying:
- Excellent tips
- Lifestyle or Ski Pass
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Education Allowance for professional development
- Staff meal and non-alcoholic beverage while on shift
- 40% employee discount across Infinity Enterprises Group food & beverage locations
- Partner discounts on hotels, retail, car rentals, entertainment and more through CFIB
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, quick-service environment
- Ensure established recipes, portions and preparation standards are executed consistently
- Maintain speed, quality and efficiency during service
- Strengthen kitchen systems, processes and workflows
- Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team
- Manage scheduling, labour, food cost, inventory, purchasing and waste
- Maintain strong FoodSafe, sanitation, health and WorkSafeBC standards
- Stay hands-on and support the team during busy periods
- Work closely with restaurant and culinary leadership to continuously improve operations
These responsibilities reflect the core role, including quality standards, training, cost control, scheduling, purchasing and operational efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of progressive kitchen or quick service restaurant experience
- Leadership experience in quick-service, fast-casual or high-volume operations
- Strong systems mindset with a focus on consistency and execution
- Experience with food cost, inventory, purchasing, labour and waste controls
- Strong people leadership, coaching and communication skills
- Organized, hands-on and calm under pressure
- Margine Edge experience is an asset
- FoodSafe Level 1 or equivalent is an asset or the ability to obtain this certification
- High-volume experience, teamwork, organization, accountability and the ability to coach and develop cooks.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t need to reinvent the menu to make an impact. You’ll take established recipes and systems and make sure they work exceptionally well every day.
Success means a trained team, consistent food, efficient service, controlled costs and systems that hold up even during Whistler’s busiest periods.
Ready to lead a strong team and make a great operation even better? Apply today.
Pay: Up to $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- When are you looking to start a new position?
- Do you have Work Authorization to legally work in Canada? (ie. Open Work Permit / Permanent Resident / Citizen)? Please note that we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
- Are you currently located in Whistler or the Sea-to-Sky region? If not, are you willing and able to relocate to Whistler for this position?
- If you are relocating to Whistler, have you begun researching housing options and are you comfortable securing your own accommodation?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or in an equivalent culinary leadership position?
- Do you have experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen?
- Do you have experience managing food cost, labour, inventory, purchasing and recipe costing?
- Why are you interested in working in Whistler?
- How long do you plan to stay in Whistler or work in this position?
- Do you have any upcoming or scheduled vacations?
- This role requires standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment. Are you comfortable with this?
- This is a full-time, hands-on leadership position requiring a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?
Work Location: In person
