Kitchen Manager: Job Posting

Phipps Bakery Café is a Toronto-based neighbourhood bakery and café that is dedicated to producing and delivering fresh, delicious sweets and savouries to our customers.  We love everything about great desserts and food - we love to make it and we love to eat it!  But we especially love the pleasure that it gives to all our customers so we never skimp on ingredients.  Our products are always natural, without artificial ingredients or preservatives and made from scratch right here at our little bakery. 

We are proud to offer a dynamic and active environment, perfect for the career seeker who wants to join a company that has an excellent reputation within the specialty foods industry.  We are committed to our team, our customers and the excellence of our service, and are passionate about product development and continuous improvement.

Come join a group of dedicated bakers, food lovers and caring individuals who are committed to producing the best-tasting desserts and food.  

We are very proud of our principles, our passions and maintaining a positive impact with our customers!

Position Summary

As the Kitchen Manager, you will play a key role in all aspects of both production and management of our Bakery and Savoury teams.  Your success will have a direct impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and production for the company. 

In your role, you will have the opportunity to employ your experience to manage a team of skilled bakers and cooks, as well as remaining actively involved in the actual production of all our sweets and savouries. 

You will also act as the point of contact for the kitchen to provide assistance and support to the General Manager and Owner where necessary.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that include:

• overseeing and management of all kitchen production and staff (bakery and savoury) to supply front end retail store and wholesale sales
• prepping, making, baking, rolling, traying, finishing, batters as necessary
• overseeing the stocking (and restocking) of retail inventory to maintain fresh and full product at all times; sweets and savoury both fresh and frozen
• production planning in advance of upcoming holidays and events
• supervising and managing all lunch preparations
• maintaining kitchen supply inventory; monitoring, ordering, inspecting, receiving
• developing good working relationships with all vendors and suppliers
• participating in hiring, training, reviewing and scheduling of kitchen staff where necessary
• supporting the development of training tools for kitchen staff (checklists, recipes etc.)
• liaising regularly with the General Manager to maintain smooth operations
• contributing to new product development, recipe implementation and menus with Owner and/or General Manager
• supervising the cleanliness and good working order of entire kitchen and all appliances
• ensuring all health and safety standards are adhered to and enforced at all times
• applying strong communications skills and creativity to benefit the development of staff/product
• other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

With the understanding that each candidate will have greater strengths in different areas, we are looking for a mix of the following skills and experience:

• minimum three years experience in a similar role for a small, fast paced company
• proven ability to managing a staff of approximately 10 and direct work efforts effectively
• strong time management and organizational skills
• strong communication skills (both written and verbal) including an ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff with confidence and tact
• a passion and ability for anticipating needs, taking initiative and acting independently
• a “can do attitude”
• post secondary certificate in hospitality considered an asset

Phipps Bakery Café is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce.  We’re committed to fair and equitable treatment of all applicants and team members.