Overview

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Group, New York Fries, The Burger’s Priest, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, State and Main, Elephant and Castle and Original Joe’s. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants, our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Culinary Specialist is responsible for the development of training materials to support consistent execution of the BRAND food pillars, the testing of new and enhanced recipes and products, and ensuring that inventory control information is correct and current.

What you will do in this role:

Work with the Corporate Chef /Operations Excellence & Training Manager and support:

• New and existing recipe and ingredient development
• Food Demos required for LTOs and menu launches
• Testing and creating recipes and plating for execution with new equipment

Work with the Brand Marketing Team and support:

• Photo and TV shoots
• Operational support for NSOs, Resales, Renovations and regional menu rollouts
• Maintain the brand recipe cost file, menu analytics and generate actionable culinary insights.
• Responsible for maintaining and standardizing recipes; regulate units of measure and procedures, analyze to find execution efficiencies.
• Coach and mentor Kitchen Managers in the field on Brand standards

Work with the cross-functional Project Management team to maintain the following:

• Accuracy with ingredients and depletions in RMS
• Efficient and accurate KDS routing and timing
• Up to date and accurate ingredient listings for nutrition and allergens
• Follow timelines as outlined in the RFC and the Brand workback schedule

Work with the Brand assigned Sourcing Manager:

• Catalog maintenance
• SKU rationalization
• Shortages and substitutions

What we are looking for from you:

• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a multi-unit environment - preferably in a BOH/Kitchen Manager role
• Knowledge of Quality Control programs (HACCP and Steritech - Food Safety)
• Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with areas such as Marketing, Operations, Sourcing, Quality Assurance
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Communication skills - Strong verbal & written.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to foster an environment of coaching, development and mentorship
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Post-Secondary Education in a culinary program is an asset but not required

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/Hybrid work environment (2 Days in Office & 3 Days working from Home)
• You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and
• energetic go-getters
• You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant
• company that leads the industry in size and innovation
• 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance
• valid at participating Recipe brands
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com