Regional Kitchen Manager

A trusted, iconic Canadian restaurant brand is seeking a Regional Kitchen Manager to lead, inspire, and elevate back-of-house operations across multiple high-volume locations on Vancouver Island. This is more than an operations role - it’s an opportunity to shape culture, build leaders, and influence the consistency and quality of a well-established brand at scale. For the right individual, this role offers the chance to move beyond a single kitchen and leave a lasting imprint across an entire region. This role calls for a dynamic culinary leader who thrives on momentum—someone who sees kitchens not just as operations, but as environments where people grow, standards are lived, and execution becomes a point of pride. The Regional Kitchen Manager will act as both coach and operator: developing strong Kitchen Managers, reinforcing high standards, and ensuring every guest experience is consistently exceptional. With multiple sites under their leadership, this individual will bring clarity, discipline, and energy to every kitchen they step into.

Description

• Champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and pride across all kitchens
• Elevate food quality and consistency through strong systems and hands-on leadership
• Mentor and develop Kitchen Managers into confident, high-performing leaders
• Drive performance through disciplined execution of food cost, labour, and inventory controls
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and lead change effectively
• Support growth initiatives including new openings and business evolution
• Maintain a strong presence in kitchens—leading from the front during key service periods
• Partner with senior leadership to shape regional performance and long-term strategy

Requirements

• Proven success leading multiple kitchens in a high-volume, casual dining environment
• A natural ability to coach, influence, and elevate others
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of cost controls and operational metrics
• A hands-on leadership style—visible, credible, and respected in the kitchen
• A passion for consistency, systems, and doing things the right way
• The agility and drive to move between locations and maintain high standards everywhere

Corporate Culture

• Base salary $80,000 - $85,000+, with performance-based incentives
• Be part of a respected Canadian legacy brand with a strong presence across Canada
• Join a culture built on teamwork, stability, and long-term career development
• Learn within a well-supported operation with proven systems and leadership structure
• Grow with a brand that values people, community, and genuine hospitality
• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading benefit package including Extended Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and RRSP
• Access to a perks program offering discounts on attractions, events, shopping, travel, and more
• Flexible scheduling

Contact Carmen MacKeage at 403.670.9101 x5 or submit your resume in confidence below.