Chef/Kitchen Manager

Job Title: Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager (Part-Time)

About SkewerBros

SkewerBros is a premium high-protein meal prep company specializing in marinated chicken skewers. We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to oversee food production, maintain quality standards, manage kitchen staff, and help us continue developing new products as we grow.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for both food production and kitchen management, ensuring every order meets our standards for quality, consistency, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Food Preparation

• Prepare and oversee all marinades and dips according to established recipes and procedures.
• Prepare proteins including trimming and cutting chicken breast to specification.
• Oversee marination, skewering, baking, grilling, cooling, and packaging processes.
• Preparation of side dishes.
• Ensure all products are produced consistently and meet quality standards.
• Monitor yields, portioning, and cooking procedures to minimize waste and maximize consistency.

Kitchen Leadership

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during prep and production days.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure production schedules are met.
• Train team members on food preparation procedures, quality standards, and food safety practices.
• Maintain accountability and efficiency within the kitchen team.
• Assist ownership in improving kitchen systems and workflows.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Monitor inventory levels and identify ordering requirements.
• Assist with weekly purchasing and supplier orders.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of proteins, produce, dairy, packaging, spices, and other supplies.
• Help manage food costs and reduce unnecessary waste.

Menu Development & Quality Control

• Collaborate with ownership on the development of new flavours, marinades, side dishes, sauces, and other menu items.
• Participate in recipe testing and product development.
• Maintain consistency across all existing menu items.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve flavour, efficiency, and product quality.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, cooling, and packaging procedures.
• Uphold all health and safety requirements within the facility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of large-batch food production and kitchen operations.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and coordinating production schedules.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of kitchen operations.
• Experience with menu development, recipe creation, and product testing is considered an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation

• Part-time position.
• $30–$40 per hour, based on experience.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding food business.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person