Food services manager – specialty cuisine (NOC 60030) HIMALAYAN FLAVOURS RESTAURANT LIMITED

Food services manager – specialty cuisine (NOC 60030)

HIMALAYAN FLAVOURS RESTAURANT LIMITED 

·        Location: 3945 Quadra Street, Saanich, BC, V8X1J5

·        Salary: $32.00 to 38.50 hourly (To be negotiated) 

·        Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, 30 to 35 hours per week

·        Starts as soon as possible

·        Employment conditions: Must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, weekends, and holidays as per business needs

·        Benefits: Meal discounts, Uniform

·        1 vacancy

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in food services sector, with some supervisory experience.  

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities and tasks

·        Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profitability, specifically monitoring costs related to authentic Himalayan spice imports and specialized inventory.

·        Develop and manage budgets to determine the precise cost of food, traditional ingredients, alcohol, kitchen equipment, and cleaning supplies.

·        Evaluate daily food handling operations to ensure strict adherence to FoodSafe BC guidelines and authentic Himalayan food preparation standards.

·        Modify food preparation and kitchen workflows to minimize waste and support the restaurant's operational budget.

·        Organize and maintain kitchen inventory, ensuring adequate stock of specialized Himalayan ingredients, meats, and spices.

·        Monitor revenues and kitchen efficiency to determine and optimize labor costs during peak and off-peak service hours.

·        Supervise kitchen and service staff, leading and training junior cooks in authentic Himalayan culinary techniques, flavor profiles, and plating styles.

·        Enforce British Columbia liquor legislation and regulations across the food service and dining areas.

·        Ensure all provincial health and safety regulations are strictly followed by kitchen and front-of-house staff.

·        Negotiate vendor arrangements with local and specialty suppliers to secure competitive pricing for food, imported spices, and restaurant supplies.

·        Negotiate with clients for customized Himalayan-style catering packages, private events, or the use of restaurant facilities.

·        Participate in marketing plans and local promotional campaigns to increase community awareness of Himalayan cuisine in Victoria.

·        Maintain the highest cleanliness standards across the kitchen, dining room, prep stations, and general food service areas.

·        Step into the kitchen during peak hours to cook, prepare food orders, and assist chefs in maintaining fast ticket times.

·        Provide exceptional customer service, occasionally explaining the heritage, flavor profiles, and spice levels of Himalayan dishes to guests.

·        Handle cash, debit, and credit transactions accurately using the restaurant’s point-of-sale (POS) system.

·        Perform any other duties as required to support changing business needs and restaurant growth.

Credentials: Safe Food Handling certificate

Security and safety: Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, large workload

Personal suitability: Accurate, Organized, Team player, Ability to multitask

How to apply

By mail: 3945 Quadra Street, suite D, Victoria, BC, V8X1J5 

By email: hr@himalayan-flavours.com

What you must include in your application: Cover letter, letter of recommendation and required certificates.