Job Application

The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Cranbrook, British Columbia is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic full-time Kitchen Manager to lead, develop, and support the kitchen team in effectively operating and managing the kitchen operations for our on-site Restaurant, Lounge, and Banquet departments.

* Please note that the salary will be commensurate based on experience / education *

This position will include: ​

• Food purchasing, receiving and storing as per hotel standards
• Ensuring that quality of all food prepared at all times and constantly checking for taste, temperature, and visual appeal
• Ensuring any guest concerns and complaints are resolved quickly and efficiently
• Making daily inspections of all fridges, freezers and food storerooms, to ensure proper par levels, inventory management, rotation and dating of all products
• Ensuring kitchen and area is stocked, organized and cleaned at all times
• Planning daily features and specials
• Record food inventory
• Maintain awareness of all food and fire safety regulation
• Hire, train and supervise all kitchen staff and provide effective ongoing training ensuring certifications are up to date
• Coordinate daily activities and schedules of all department staff
• Conduct regular department staff meetings
• Participate in the annual budget process to ensure financial objectives are met for the Food & Beverage Division

Who we are looking for:

• A hardworking, knowledgeable and proactive professional with at least two years of kitchen supervisory experience and Food Safe certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Red Seal Certification or equivalent.
• Must be passionate about the food service industry and current with the latest provincial and federation regulations and industry trends.
• A hands-on and detail-oriented manager who believes in leading by example, and is always willing to jump in and help whenever required. Evening and weekend work will be required. ​

Benefits include discounted hotel stays and wholesale purchasing.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.