GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Manager is a heartbeat of behind-the-scenes action—bringing the flavour, fun, and quality that set Moxy apart. You’ll keep kitchen operations humming, dishes popping, and your crew energized to deliver fresh, consistent culinary experiences for guests and locals alike.
WHO YOU ARE:
Experience
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3+ years as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Lead in a lively restaurant, hotel, or catering space
- Skilled at food prep, presentation, and kitchen operations
- A confident team leader, motivator, and trainer
- Food Handlers Certification required
Preferred Extras:
- Experience with Marriott brand standards a bonus
- Love for Spanish, Mediterranean, or modern global cuisine
- Strong grasp of health and safety regulations
- Flexible: ready to work weekends, holidays, evenings – whenever the buzz hits
Physical Requirements:
- At home on your feet and in the action for long stretches
- Can lift or carry up to 50 lbs and handle
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lead with Energy:
- Oversee and support the kitchen crew so the pace (and the music) never slows down
- Own kitchen quality and make “average” a banned word – freshness, consistency, and a flair in every plate
- Collaborate with the F&B Manager on new menus, special events, and food trends
- Familiar with Marriott brand GSS, BSA and GXP
Elevate the Everyday:
- Inspire your crew to serve up memorable food with a side of fun
- Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure house standards, every time
- Keep the kitchen a safe, clean and organized playground for creativity
Support the Crew:
- Recruit, coach, train and develop a crew that delivers on the Moxy vibe
- Empower crew members to own their roles and celebrate their wins
- Handle scheduling, inventory, and cost control like a boss
Stay Safe and Sharp:
- Strictly follow (and teach) food safety, health, and cleaning standards
- Keep all logs, temp records, and checklists updated – inspectors and guests should be equally wowed
- Report equipment issues and coordinate fixes so the party never stops
- Follow company standards, polices and procedures
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- You get to shape a kitchen culture where individuality and teamwork win out
- Perks, discounts, and real pathways for growth with Moxy and RIMAP Hospitality
- No two days are the same – and the energy is always high
- You’re part of a crew that believes great food, fun, and connection should always go together
At Moxy Ottawa Downtown, it’s not just about cooking—it’s about feeding the vibe. If you’re ready to turn up the energy and keep things deliciously non-traditional, you’re hungry enough for Moxy.
* Our organization is an employer aware of professional fairness and committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. The use of the masculine is used for the purpose of lightening the text. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis protected by provincial or federal laws
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Language:
Work Location: In person
