Kitchen Manager

Overview

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Lead the Line at New Heights – Kitchen Manager, YOW Airport

Full-Time | Up to $75,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + RRSP + Paid Time Off

Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of Ottawa’s airport dining scene. If you\'re a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments—this is your runway to take off.

What Makes This Role Sizzle

• Lead a Team of 20+: From Zak’s Diner to Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery, YOW is home to iconic brands—and you\'ll be at the centre of kitchen operations.
• Ownership & Impact: You won’t just manage the kitchen—you’ll shape its standards, people, and success.
• Growth on the Menu: With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Control food and labour costs to meet or exceed targets
• Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
• Monitor HACCP and provincial safety standards
• Partner with brand chefs on menu development and execution
• Prepare for catering events and special functions
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-forward airport environment

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong understanding of cost controls, safety, and kitchen operations
• Food handler certification (as required by law)
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style and a sharp eye for detail

From Our Ops Manager

“We run multiple concepts under one roof—this role calls for someone who\'s ready to lead at scale and grow fast. It\’s a rewarding challenge in a one-of-a-kind environment.”

– Megan Stewart, Operations Manager – YOW

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Click below to apply and bring your leadership to one of the busiest airports in Canada. Let\'s build something incredible—together.

Disclosures

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

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Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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