Manger, F&B​/Culinary Operations

Full Time Management Chances Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge, BC, CA

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Join our team at Chances Maple Ridge as the Manger, F&B / Culinary Operations — a hands‑on, operationally focused leadership role responsible for overseeing both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) functions within a casino environment. This role blends culinary oversight, bar and beverage management, and daily service leadership to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.

The Manager, F&B / Culinary Operations is accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and service standards of the F&B department. This includes menu development, supervising daily operations, managing staffing levels, supporting culinary execution, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role leads by example, fosters a positive learning environment, and maintains a safe and welcoming workplace for all team members.

• Provides leadership, direction, and mentoring to both FOH and BOH teams, ensuring alignment with service and culinary standards
• Oversees daily operations across the restaurant, gaming floor service points, and kitchen to maintain smooth, efficient service
• Manages all F&B service flow, including bar operations, food delivery, and coordination between FOH and BOH
• Develops and manages departmental budgets, monitors labour, food, and beverage costs, and analyzes P&L statements to ensure profitability
• Collaborates closely with the culinary team on menu development, food quality, portion control, and BOH operational standards
• Reviews pricing strategies, oversees inventory procurement, and manages vendor relationships and negotiations
• Develops Performance Objectives and delivers timely Performance Evaluations for direct reports
• Provides F&B expertise to cross‑department teams and vendor partners, supporting operational decisions and guest service initiatives.
• Approves all department‑related POs and invoices and ensures accurate financial tracking
• Conducts monthly inventory counts for both food and beverage
• Performs regular inspections of FOH and BOH areas to ensure consistency, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards; reports maintenance or supply needs
• Liaises effectively with all operational departments to support smooth casino operations
• Builds strong working relationships with guests, ownership, and team members
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, food safety, liquor regulations, health and safety standards, and other statutory requirements
• Manages additional initiatives and projects as required

• Minimum 3 years of F&B leadership experience, including direct oversight of culinary/BOH operations
• Strong culinary knowledge and experience managing bar and beverage service
• Solid understanding of food safety, liquor regulations, and BOH operational standards
• Experience in banquet and catering execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, inventory, and cost controls
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• FOODSAFE Level 1 and Serving It Right required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with inventory systems, labour management tools, and restaurant POS software
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze financial performance
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to successfully obtain a Gaming License

Standing for long periods of time and working non‑traditional hours, including regular weekend shifts
, evenings, and holidays. Weekends are our busiest and most dynamic time
, offering the opportunity to lead the team during peak guest traffic,…