Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

We are looking for an experienced and organized Kitchen Manager to lead the daily kitchen operations at Toncini Modern Italian + Pasta Bar. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Italian food, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards for quality, consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee our kitchen and production team, coordinate daily preparation, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure that all pasta bar, retail, catering, and event orders are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and supervise the kitchen and production team
• Organize daily prep lists and assign responsibilities to team members
• Oversee the production of fresh pasta, sauces, prepared meals, catering orders, and retail products
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and recipes
• Coordinate production according to pasta bar demand, catering events, and advance orders
• Monitor inventory and place food and supply orders as required
• Minimize waste and help manage food and labour costs
• Receive deliveries and ensure products are properly stored, labelled, and rotated
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures are followed
• Train new kitchen employees and provide ongoing guidance to the team
• Communicate closely with the owners and front-of-house team
• Assist with cooking, preparation, and production whenever needed
• Help create a positive, respectful, and productive workplace

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management or supervisory experience
• Strong cooking and food-production skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and leadership abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple orders and deadlines
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Dependable, hardworking, and comfortable taking initiative
• Able to remain calm and solution-focused in a busy environment
• Experience with Italian cuisine or fresh pasta production is considered an asset
• FoodSafe certification is required
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on production and event needs

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a growing kitchen operation and become an important part of the continued growth of Toncini Modern Italian.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Work Location: In person