Kitchen Manager

Location: Richmond (Sea Island / YVR)

Kitchen Manager - Lucky Lily Brasserie Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

$60,000 - $65,000 annually
Quarterly bonus + year-end bonus potential
Benefits RRSP Paid Time Off

Bring your culinary leadership to  Lucky Lily Brasserie , a refined, high-volume restaurant concept at Vancouver International Airport. This is a hands-on role for a Kitchen Manager who cares deeply about food quality, consistency, and leading teams through busy service - without losing the soul of the kitchen.
If you're a strong BOH leader ready to own execution, elevate standards, and keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced airport environment, this role has your name on it.

What Makes This Role Shine
Culinary Ownership:  You'll lead daily kitchen operations with real influence over execution, standards, and team performance
High-Volume, High-Expectation:  Airport dining that demands precision, speed, and consistency
Growth Potential:  A strong step for culinary leaders looking to expand their leadership scope within a global operator

What You'll Be Doing
Oversee all Back of House operations, ensuring food quality and brand standards
Control food and labor costs while supporting profitability goals
Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and development of the kitchen team
Maintain food safety, HACCP, and provincial compliance standards
Partner with operations leadership to support service flow and special events
Lead from the line during peak periods - this is not a desk role

What You Bring to the Table
Minimum 3 of food & beverage leadership experience required
Minimum 2 years in a Kitchen Manager required
Culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong knowledge of cost controls, food safety, and high-volume execution
Food Handler certification (as required by law)
A collaborative, calm-under-pressure leadership style

Ready to Lead at YVR?
If you're ready to bring consistency, leadership, and pride to a busy brasserie kitchen - we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take the next step in your culinary leadership journey.
Additional Statements  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:

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