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We're looking for an experienced and passionate kitchen manager to join our team in a leadership capacity. Our next manager is looking to help us grow while committing to our mission and driving our vision. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a passionate team of bakers
• Budgeting / costing
• Building & implementing systems for the operation of the kitchen
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to team members
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff
• Creating the conditions and supporting the team in order for them to perform at their best
• Scheduling 
• Forecasting and production planning aligned with revenue 
• Monthly COGS review 
• Menu rotation 
• Preparation and baking a selection of whole grain, fresh-milled pastries, cookies, muffins and more
• Commitment to and interest in learning and adapting baking techniques to constantly improve our product
• Mixing sourdough loaves and shaping / baking
• Dishwashing and maintaining a clean and tidy workspace

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum one year professional baking experience
• Sourdough experience an asset 
• Previous management experience required
• Proven track record of effective team leadership 
• Strong self-motivation 
• Superior communication skills 
• Ability to work closely with founder to help set the direction/vision for the bakery
• Consistently delivering an outstanding quality product
• Strong knife/prep ability
• Desire to work as a key leader of a small team
• Able to lift 25kg
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills
• Comfortable working in an environment with ambient temperatures above 28C

POSITION & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Starting wage of $24/hr
• Two weeks paid vacation 
• Five paid sick days
• Staff discount
• Friendly and supportive team

If you think you're a fit we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us why you want to be part of the team. Resumés can be sent to Gabrielle at info@almanacgrain.ca.

ABOUT ALMANAC

Almanac is an urban mill and bakery in Ottawa's East End.

Our mission is to deliver good food by supporting better farming. We believe that what we leave behind is as important as what we sell, which is why we are committed to supporting restorative agricultural practices that promote environmental resiliency and conserve the land for future generations.