Interested in joining Canada's largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we're not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we're looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we're passionate about what we do. If you're a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Corporate Executive Chef the Restaurant Manager will be responsible for the continued smooth day-to-day operation of our new quick service restaurant the Chicken Shop Kitchen.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction while providing efficient quick service.
• Maintain high-quality standards for all products and service.
• Recruit, interview, train, and motivate restaurant staff.
• Manage inventory levels of food and dining products and plan accurately forecast sales trends.
• Schedule shifts, train and oversee restaurant employees to enhance productivity levels and compliance.
• Delegate activities to employees to ensure efficient service of food and beverages.
• Train the crew on safety guidelines, customer service best practices, and cleaning requirements
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of a small team of subordinates to ensure that all assigned work activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to subordinates to ensure their continuous development and overall contribution to the achievement of Maple Lodge Farms business strategy.
• Address customer concerns promptly, efficiently, in a friendly manner.
• Keep track of inventory and place orders with suppliers accordingly.
• Develop and adhere to budgets to maximize restaurant profits.
• Develop or contribute to marketing plans to promote the establishment.
• Work on annual budgets, progress reports, and operational plans
• Cover shifts as needed and assist in kitchen operations to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to HACCP and ASI standards, conduct monthly kitchen inspections.
• Assist in the Health & Safety program by ensuring that section 27 of the OHSA is being followed; conduct employee training and accident investigations; coordinate Health & Safety training within the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the work area, report equipment malfunctions.
• Complies with all Company policies, including but not limited to those regarding schedules, uniforms, absenteeism, and tardiness.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing in a quick service restaurant.
• Completion of a college culinary course, or equivalent.
• Current Food Safety Certificate a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• General computer skills (e.g., MS Office)
• Thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure kitchen environment.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.